Poppy Seed Streusel Bread
one 18-inch loaf
Servings 16
Ingredients
Dough
- ¾ cup warm milk, between 100-110 degrees F (187 ml)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon active dry yeast (5 grams)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (444 grams)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup softened butter (75 grams)
- 1 large egg
Poppyseed filling
- 1 cup poppy seeds (135 grams)
- ½ cup milk (125 ml)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- egg wash (1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
Streusel
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (111 grams)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (50 grams)
- ¼ cup butter, melted (57 grams)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Make the dough. Combine warm milk with 1 teaspoon sugar and yeast and let sit for 5 minutes or until foamy.
- Add flour, ¼ cup sugar, salt, softened butter, and egg to the bowl of a stand mixer. Add yeast mixture and mix to combine. Use dough hook and knead until smooth, about 7-8 minutes. Alternatively, knead the dough by hand. Transfer to a clean bowl and cover. Let rise in a warm area until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, make poppyseed filling. Use spice mill or coffee grinder to grind the poppy seeds to a powder. Combine milk and sugar in a small pot and bring to a simmer over low heat. Turn off the heat and add ground poppy seeds, lemon zest, and vanilla, stirring to combine. Let cool completely.
- Prepare streusel. Combine flour with brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- Punch down dough. Lightly dust a clean work counter with flour and roll out dough until it's 18x12 inches. Spread poppyseed filling evenly on top and roll it into an 18-inch long log starting with the long side. Place log with the seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with egg wash and gently press the streusel on the top, lightly flattening the log. Loosely cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bake bread for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Dust poppy seed streusel bread with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.