German Poppy Seed Stollen (Mohnstollen)

Description This wonderful poppy seed stollen recipe is straight from Germany. It tastes best if you can freshly grind your poppy seeds. In Germany there are special poppy seed grinders, but you can use a mortar and pestle. Don’t use a regular spice grinder, as poppy seeds contain a lot of oil and your grinder … Read more

Russian Poppy Seed Roll

Description This classic Russian yeast bread is filled with a sweet poppy seed filling with honey, raisins, and nuts. Simply delicious Ingredients 1 cup warm milk 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast 1 teaspoon white sugar ½ cup white sugar ½ teaspoon lemon zest 2 eggs 2 egg yolks ¼ teaspoon salt 6 cups … Read more

Old World Poppy Seed Roll

Description Tender, soft, sweet yeast bread swirled with a creamy homemade poppy seed filling. Growing up, my mother and aunts always made this Eastern European bread for Easter and Christmas. Looks complicated, but is easy enough to make for an Old-World treat. I like it best after the second day. Ingredients ½ pound poppy seeds … Read more