🍞 Sweet Swirl Roll Bread (Poppy Seed & Walnut Filling)
Soft, fluffy homemade bread rolled with rich poppy seed and walnut fillings. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or special occasions!
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
⏳ Rising Time: 1–1.5 hours
🔥 Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2–3 loaves
🧾 Ingredients
🥖 Dough:
- 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) dry yeast
- 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (120g) butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
🌰 Walnut Filling:
- 1 cup ground walnuts
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
⚫ Poppy Seed Filling:
- 1 cup poppy seeds (ground)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
✨ Topping:
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and a little sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add eggs, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Gradually add flour and knead until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
2. Make the Fillings
- Walnut: Mix all ingredients until thick paste forms.
- Poppy Seed: Cook milk, sugar, and poppy seeds on low heat until thickened.
3. Shape the Rolls
- Divide dough into portions.
- Roll each into a rectangle.
- Spread filling evenly.
- Roll tightly into a log (like a Swiss roll).
4. Second Rise
- Place rolls on a baking tray.
- Cover and let rise for 20–30 minutes.
5. Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Brush with egg yolk.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
6. Serve
- Let cool slightly.
- Slice and dust with powdered sugar.
💡 Tips
- Grind poppy seeds well for a smooth filling
- You can mix both fillings in one roll for a marbled effect
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Perfect with tea or coffee ☕
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