Braided Poppy Seed Loaf Recipe

Name: Braided Poppy Seed Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 None egg + 2 yolks; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 6 3/4 tsp active dry yeast; 1 2/3 cups milk + 2 tbsp; 1 cup pistachios, finely ground; 3/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped; 1/3 cup poppy seeds, ground; 1/3 cup apricot jam

Servings: persons

5 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 None egg + 2 yolks
1/2 cup butter, softened
6 3/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 2/3 cups milk + 2 tbsp
1 cup pistachios, finely ground
3/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
1/3 cup poppy seeds, ground
1/3 cup apricot jam

1
Combine flour, 1 pinch of salt, vanilla extract and sugar. Add whole egg, 1 egg yolk and butter. Dissolve yeast into 1 2/3 cups milk then add to flour mixture. Knead until smooth then cover and let rest in a warm place for 45 mins.
2
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Knead dough again then divide into 3 portions. Mix 1/2 pistachios into 1/3, 1/2 poppy seeds into 1/3 and 1/2 cranberries into last 1/3. Divide each portion into 3 again then form each piece into an 18-20 inch long strand. Braid 1 of each strand together to form 3 total braids. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover and let proof in a warm place for 20-30 mins.
3
Beat remaining egg yolk and milk then brush onto braids. Place on 2nd to bottom rack in oven and bake for 30 mins. Heat jam then spread over baked braids. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool for 2-3 hours. Decorate with remaining pistachios, poppy seeds and cranberries. Best served slightly warm with butter and jam.

956

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 None egg + 2 yolks, and more.

Yes, Braided Poppy Seed Loaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braided Poppy Seed Loaf

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