Russian Poppy Seed Swirl Bread

1. 1

   Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl and stir well. Let it sit until the yeast softens and forms a bubbly foam, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir 1/2 cup sugar and lemon zest into the yeast mixture. Whisk in 2 eggs and the egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the salt. Gradually stir in the flour. Add the melted butter and blend well. Knead the dough until glossy and elastic, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Form the dough into a ball, place it in a large, lightly oiled bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

4. 4

   Place the poppy seeds in a small pot and cover with 1 cup milk, adding more as needed. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain off the milk.

5. 5

   Pulse the poppy seeds in a food processor, or leave them as they are. Add the raisins, egg whites, honey, 1/4 cup sugar, walnuts, and 3 1/2 tablespoons butter to the poppy seeds and stir to combine for the filling.

6. 6

   Punch down the dough, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Divide the dough in half and roll one portion into a 10-inch sheet. Spread with 1/2 the filling, leaving a 1/4- to 1/2-inch border. Roll it up into a log. Repeat with the second half.

7. 7

   Place both rolls on a greased baking sheet. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes more.

8. 8

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

9. 9

   Whisk the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush the mixture over the tops of the rolls.

10. 10

    Bake the rolls in the preheated oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

• Calories 367.48 kcal Moderate
• Protein 10.48 g Good Source
• Carbs 50.31 g Moderate
• Total Fat 13.75 g Moderate
• Saturated Fat 3.98 g Moderate
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 34.94 mg Moderate
• Sodium 36.07 mg Low Source
• Fiber 5.38 g Moderate
• Sugar 8.55 g Moderate
• Added Sugar 0.03 g Low Source
• Calcium 274.0 mg Good Source
• Iron 4.29 mg Good Source
• Potassium 192.14 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 71.59 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 0.23 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.55 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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