Russian Poppy Seed Swirl Bread
Russian Poppy Seed Swirl Bread features a soft, buttery enriched dough spiraled around a lush poppy seed filling studded with raisins and walnuts. Hints of honey and lemon zest brighten the nutty sweetness, while the whipped egg whites keep the center light and tender. Serve it sliced for brunch, afternoon tea, or as a festive holiday treat.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Russian Poppy Seed Swirl Bread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 9
Whisk the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush the mixture over the tops of the rolls.
- 10
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Calories 373.31 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 10.86 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 50.78 g 18%
- Total Fat 13.99 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.15 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 42.32 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 36.07 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 5.46 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 8.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 276.39 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 4.37 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 211.17 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 57.14 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.31 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Russian Poppy Seed Swirl Bread is made with 14 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Chopped Walnuts, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 373.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Russian Poppy Seed Swirl Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Chopped Walnuts, Eggs, Egg Whites. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Russian Poppy Seed Swirl Bread?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 373.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Russian Poppy Seed Swirl Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Russian Poppy Seed Swirl Bread healthy?
- Russian Poppy Seed Swirl Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 373.31 calories and 10.86 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.15 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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