Poppy Seed Bread



1/2 cup of warm water

1 TBS salt (i use less)

1 package of yeast

3 Tbs. of margarine

1 3/4 cups of warm milk (105-115)

5 1/2 to 6 1/2 cups of flour

2 Tablespoons of sugar

oil

1 egg yolk slightly beaten

1 tablespoon of water



Measure 1/2 cup of warm water into large warm bowl. Sprinkle in

yeast; stir until dissolved. Add warm milk, sugar, salt and

margarine. Add two cups of flour. Beat with beater until smooth.

(about 1 minute). Add 1 cup of flour. Beat vigorously with wooden

spoon until smooth, (I use the mixer on low. It comes out o.k.). Add

enough additional flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly

floured board and knead until smooth and elastic about 8 to 10

minutes. Cover and let rest 20 minutes.



Divide dough in half. Roll each half into 9x12 rectangle. Now my

version. I put a very light layer of honey on the rectangle and then

a layer of the cooled poppy seed filling. Roll this up and pinch the

ends and seam. This may be a little messy but it turns out sticky and

delicious. Put in a bread pan and brush top with oil.Cover loosely

with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 to 24 hours. I usually make this

one day and use it the next morning. Repeat with the remaining dough.

When ready to bake , remove from the refrigerator. Uncover carefully

and let stand at room temperature for at least ten minutes. Brush

dough with combined egg yolk and water. Bake a 375degrees for 35 to

40 minutes, or until done. (Eat while hot, that's what my family

does.



Poppy Seed Filling



1/2 cup of poppy seeds

1/4 cup heavy cream

2 tbs. honey,

1 tbs. of margarine

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup of pecans (I use almonds, crushed a bit)



In a sauce pan, before you make bread, combine all the above

ingredients. I use a little more poppy seeds, nuts etc. go by amt.

you want and feel.Like a little more honey and cream. Find that the

portions don't spread enough if stick to above. But that does make it

goppy and good. Try what you like. Heat, stirring constantly, over

very low heat. Cool. I usually heat until margarine is melted.