Poppy-seed pastries like grandma used to make – a traditional recipe that will delight everyone

Name: Poppy-seed pastries like grandma used to make – a traditional recipe that will delight everyone
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: 300 g plain flour; 300 g semi-coarse flour; 80 g granulated sugar; ½ cube fresh yeast; 300 ml milk; 2 eggs; 80 g butter; a pinch of salt; 250 g ground poppy seeds; 500 ml milk; 80 g sugar; 60 g grated gingerbread; 1 packet of vanilla sugar; ½ teaspoon lemon zest; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 egg for brushing; crumb topping (butter, powdered sugar, flour – to taste)

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Easy to prepare
15 portions
75 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Traditional poppy-seed pastries are among the classics of Czech cuisine and must not be missing from any festive table. This recipe will bring you not only the nostalgia of home but also an honest flavor that warms the heart. The tender dough, rich poppy filling and fragrant crumble guarantee that the whole family will fall in love with them.

For 15 portions

Ingredients

Dough:

300 g plain flour
300 g semi-coarse flour
80 g granulated sugar
½ cube fresh yeast
300 ml milk
2 eggs
80 g butter
a pinch of salt

Poppy filling:

250 g ground poppy seeds
500 ml milk
80 g sugar
60 g grated gingerbread
1 packet of vanilla sugar
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

To finish:

1 egg for brushing
crumb topping (butter, powdered sugar, flour – to taste)

Preparation procedure

Prepare the starter: Crumble the yeast into a cup, add a tablespoon of sugar, half of the lukewarm milk and 3 tablespoons of flour. Stir and leave in a warm place to rise (approx. 10–15 minutes).
Knead the dough: Mix the flours, sugar and salt. Add the starter, eggs, the remaining milk and the melted butter. Work into a smooth dough and let it rise for about 45 minutes.
Poppy filling: Bring the milk to a boil in a saucepan, add the poppy seeds and, stirring constantly, add the sugar, gingerbread, vanilla sugar, lemon zest and cinnamon. Cook until thickened and let cool.
Shaping the pastries: Roll the risen dough into a sheet, cut it into squares (approx. 8 × 8 cm). Place a teaspoon of poppy filling in the center, fold the edges over and seal into a pastry shape. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper seam-side down.
Baking: Brush the pastries with beaten egg, sprinkle with the crumble and bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 25–30 minutes until golden.

⏱️ Total preparation time:

Preparation and rising: 1 hour 15 minutes
Baking: 30 minutes
Total: approx. 1 hour 45 minutes

🍽️ Number of servings:

approx. 25–30 pastries (depending on size)

📝 Conclusion:

You will fall in love with these poppy-seed pastries at the first bite. The fluffy dough and fragrant poppy filling with a hint of cinnamon and lemon make these pastries an ideal sweet to enjoy with coffee, on a festive table or for everyday pleasure. Let yourself be carried away by the taste of childhood and prepare this wholesome pastry gem at home.