Sweet Braided Loaf with Poppy Seed Filling

1. 1 Wheat flour 85 g
2. 2 Dry yeast 2 g
3. 3 Milk 2.5%pack 930 ml ≈ $0.91 45 ml
4. 4 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.60 18 g
5. 5 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.89 0.3 pcs
6. 6 Sugar 20 g
7. 7 Poppy seeds 12 g
8. 8 Salt 1 g

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Method

1. Mix warm milk³, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar, then let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.

2. Add flour, egg, remaining sugar, salt, and melted butter⁴; knead into a soft dough.

3. Cover the dough and let rise in a warm place for 60 minutes, until doubled in size.

4. Pour boiling water over poppy seeds, drain after 10 minutes, and mix with 1 teaspoon sugar.

5. Roll out the dough, spread the poppy mixture evenly, roll into a log, then slice lengthwise and braid the strands.

6. Transfer to a baking sheet, let proof for 15 minutes, then brush with the remaining egg.

7. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25–30 minutes, until golden and a skewer comes out dry.