Name: Grandma's poppy seed strudel: One of the best treats of our childhood
Prep time: 145 min
Cook time: 145 min
Total time: 145 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 500 g all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 200 g softened butter; 150 ml milk; 5 g sugar; ½ cube (approx. 21 g) fresh yeast or 1 packet (7 g) dry yeast; a pinch of salt; 400 g ground poppy seeds; 200 g sugar; zest of 1 lemon (finely grated); 1 packet vanilla sugar; 300 ml milk; 5 g breadcrumbs; 1 egg yolk; 1 egg white

Preparation procedure

Preparing the starter: Crumble the yeast into lukewarm milk, add 1 teaspoon of sugar and let it "wake up" for 10 minutes, until foam forms.
Dough: Sift the flour into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and the chopped softened butter. Stir the butter-coated flour, then pour in the starter and the beaten egg. Quickly work into a smooth, compact dough. Form into a ball, cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
Preparing the filling: Bring the milk with the sugar to a boil. Stir in the ground poppy seeds, breadcrumbs, vanilla sugar and lemon zest. Cook briefly while stirring (2–3 minutes), then remove from the heat and let cool completely.
Shaping the strudel: Divide the risen dough into 3 parts. Roll each part into a thin rectangle (approx. 0.5 cm). Evenly spread the cooled poppy seed filling over each sheet, leaving a 1 cm border. Roll the dough tightly, pressing the edges to prevent the filling from leaking.
Final proofing and brushing: Place the strudels on a baking tray greased with butter or lined with baking paper. Let them proof for 20 minutes. Brush with the beaten yolk, let rest for 15 minutes, then brush with the egg white and leave to proof for another 15 minutes.
Baking: Preheat the oven to 180 °C (fan 160 °C). Bake for 30 minutes until golden. After baking, let cool completely before slicing.

Total preparation time

Starter and dough preparation: 15 min
Dough rising: 30 min
Filling preparation and cooling: 10 min + 10 min
Final proofing of the strudel: 50 min (20 + 15 + 15)
Baking: 30 min
Total: approx. 2 hours 25 minutes

Number of servings

3 strudels (approx. 12–15 smaller portions)

Conclusion

Grandma’s poppy seed strudel is a time-tested recipe that brings a piece of tradition to your table. The fragrant dough and sweet poppy seed filling will delight the whole family and guests. Don’t be afraid to vary the recipe by adding a pinch of cinnamon or drizzling slices with honey. Serve with a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the homemade coziness.

Grandma's poppy seed strudel: One of the best treats of our childhood recept

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