Poppy seeds are a symbol of wealth in Eastern European cooking, they are said to be associated with a bright future. Create your own tender, sweet yeast bread with a twist. Add Lee Kum Kee Plum Sauce to the creamy filling paste for extra sweetness!
For the Dough: Mix the yeast into the milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Set aside for 5 minutes.
Stir flour, salt, sugar and vanilla sugar in a bowl.
Add the beaten eggs and melted butter into the yeast mixture, then combine with the dry mix and bring together to make a dough. Knead for 20 minutes. The dough should be flexible but not sticky. You can add a bit of flour or extra milk if needed.
Cover the bowl with a tea towel and leave to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour in a warm place.
Heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4.
Turn onto a floured surface and punch down the dough, then divide it in two. Roll each piece into a rectangle until 1-2cm thick.
Spread half of the poppy seed filling over each rectangle, avoiding the edges.
For the Filling: In a food processor, mix sugar, Plum Sauce, grated apples, egg whites and butter. Fold in the poppy seeds.
For the Roll: Roll up on the long side and pinch to seal the dough and avoid the filling from leaking
PREP TIME: 100 MINS | COOK TIME: 40 MINS
And don't forget, Asian-inspired meals are made for sharing, so get friends and family together for a feast.
