Poppy Seed Streusel Bread Recipe
This traditional German Poppy Seed Streusel Bread is a delightful dessert loaf featuring a tender, yeast-risen dough filled with a sweet and aromatic poppy seed mixture. Topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel and golden egg wash, this bread is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat alongside coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: One 18-inch loaf
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Dough
- ¾ cup warm milk, between 100-110 degrees F (187 ml)
- 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast (6 grams)
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (437 grams)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup butter, softened at room temperature (75 grams)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
Poppyseed Filling
- ¾ cup poppy seeds (101 grams)
- ½ cup milk (125 ml)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Streusel
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (94 grams)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (50 grams)
- ¼ cup butter, melted (57 grams)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Combine warm milk with the active dry yeast in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes or until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Make Dough: In the stand mixer bowl, add the flour, sugar, salt, softened butter, and egg. Pour in the yeast mixture. Using the dough hook attachment, knead the dough until smooth, about 7-8 minutes. If kneading by hand, work until the dough is elastic and smooth. Transfer the dough to a clean bowl, cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
- Prepare Poppyseed Filling: While the dough rises, grind the poppy seeds finely using a spice mill or coffee grinder. In a small pot, combine milk and sugar, and bring to a gentle simmer over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the ground poppy seeds, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined and let the filling cool completely.
- Make Streusel: In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix together until the streusel is crumbly and well combined. Set aside.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the Bread: Punch down the risen dough and lightly flour a clean work surface. Roll the dough out into an 18×12 inch rectangle. Spread the fully cooled poppyseed filling evenly over the dough. Starting from the long edge, carefully roll the dough tightly into an 18-inch log. Place the log seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Apply Egg Wash & Streusel: Brush the top of the loaf evenly with the egg wash. Gently press the streusel mixture on top of the loaf.
- Second Rise: Cover the loaf loosely with a clean towel or plastic wrap and allow it to rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes until puffed.
- Bake: Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the internal temperature of the bread reaches 190-200 degrees F (88-93 degrees C).
- Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack. Let it cool completely before slicing to allow the filling and crumb to set.
Notes
- You can make the bread dough the day before and let it rest in the refrigerator overnight. Bring it to room temperature before filling and shaping.
- Grinding the poppy seeds finely is important for the best texture in the filling.
- Ensure the poppyseed filling is completely cooled before spreading onto the dough to prevent melting the butter or compromising the dough texture.
- Use a kitchen thermometer to check the bread’s internal temperature for perfectly baked results.
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