How To Make Honey and Poppy Seed Bobalki | Slovak Christmas Bread Recipe

sourdough starter

🥗Healthier: whole wheat starter

💰Cheaper: commercial yeast

Whole wheat starter adds fiber and nutrients, while commercial yeast is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

Combine honey and poppy seeds in a small saucepan and heat over medium until simmering.

Pour the honey and poppy seed mixture into a bowl and let it cool to room temperature.

In a bowl, add milk, yeast, sugar, salt, and soft butter, and mix together.

Add flour and mix until a cohesive dough forms.

Knead the dough on a table for 5-7 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough in a bowl and cover, letting it ferment for 1.5 to 2 hours until puffed up.

Divide the dough into 20 equal pieces using a dough scraper.

Pre-shape each piece by flattening, folding edges to the center, and tightening against the table.

Cover the pre-shaped dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.

Final shape each piece and place them smooth side up on a tray.

Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius with a fan.

Cover the dough balls and let them ferment for 1 to 1.5 hours until puffed up.

Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

Toss the warm buns in the honey and poppy seed mixture.

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