20-Min Poppy Seed Swirl Bread
A fast, rustic poppy seed roll inspired by Polish makowiec—sweet dough swirled with a fragrant poppy paste, baked until golden. No yeast required, ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup poppy seeds
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 whole egg
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix 1.5 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and baking powder in a bowl.
- 2
Whisk milk and egg together, then stir into flour mixture until shaggy dough forms.
- 3
Combine poppy seeds, 2 tbsp honey, remaining sugar, and 0.5 cup flour to form a thick paste.
- 4
Roll dough into a 10x8-inch rectangle on parchment. Spread poppy paste evenly over surface.
- 5
Roll tightly from the long edge and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- 6
Bake 12–14 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- rolling pin
- toothpick
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