Poppies, copenhagen poppy, tea poppy, danish pastry breakfast rolls with poppy seeds

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Roll out the Danish pastry dough into a 16 by 16 inches square.

Trim off the edges of the dough for easier handling.

Spread Riemann's (butter) over two-thirds of the dough.

Fold the dough to cover the Riemann's and seal the edges.

Cut the dough into strips and roll it flat to help the Riemann's stick better.

Cut the dough into eighths or two sixths.

Place the pieces in a baking pan to rise for about an hour until they double in height.

Apply egg wash over the dough pieces.

Cover the dough completely with poppy seeds, ensuring no dough is visible.

Bake in the oven until done.

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