Poppy Seed Pie

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Incredibly beautiful, rich, and airy – simply irresistible! Poppy Seed Pie is a stunning yeast pastry with a beautiful flower shape. It’s easy to make, looks impressive, and is perfect for a festive table – guaranteed to be eaten to the last crumb!

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Updated : 04 June, 2025

Easy

More than 1 hour.

Ingredients

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Starter

150 milliliters

Milk

4 grams

Dry yeast

1 tablespoon

Sugar

3 tablespoon

Wheat flour

Dough

1

Eggs

35 grams

Sugar

0.5 teaspoon

Salt

35 grams

Butter

10 grams

Vanilla sugar

300 grams

Wheat flour

Filling

60 grams

Poppy seeds

35 grams

Sugar

35 grams

Butter

Brushing

1

Egg yolks

1 tablespoon

Milk

Table

Table of volume measurements:

teaspoon - 5 ml
dessert spoon - 10 ml
tablespoon - 20 ml
glass - 200 ml

Preparation

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Step 1

Prepare the ingredients for the dough. Melt butter slowly or soften slightly in the microwave.

Step 2

Measure out ingredients for the starter. Warm the milk slightly (about 95–100°F).

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Step 3

In a bowl, mix warm milk with sugar and yeast.

Step 4

Sift in flour and whisk until smooth. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for ~20 minutes.

Step 5

The starter will rise and form bubbles.

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Step 6

In a large bowl, beat the egg with salt, sugar, and vanilla sugar until smooth.

Step 7

Add the risen starter and mix.

Step 8

Add melted, cooled butter and mix again.

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Step 9

Sift in about ¾ of the flour and stir with a spoon. Don’t add all the flour at once.

Step 10

Add the remaining flour gradually, mixing. Focus on dough texture, not the exact amount.

Step 11

Knead a soft, non-sticky dough. Cover and let rise for 1–1.5 hours in a warm place.

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Step 12

For the filling, let the butter soften. Adjust sugar amount to your taste.

Step 13

The dough should double or triple in size.

Step 14

Gently knead the dough and place on a floured surface. Divide into 3 equal parts.

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Step 15

Roll one part into a circle (about 9 inches in diameter). You can do this directly on parchment paper.

Step 16

Spread softened butter over the surface, leaving the edges clean.

Step 17

Sprinkle with sugar, then poppy seeds.

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Step 18

Roll out and place the second layer of dough on top.

Step 19

Repeat butter, sugar, and poppy seed layer on the second piece.

Step 20

Place the third layer of dough on top.

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Step 21

Mark the center with a cup or cutter – press lightly.

Step 22

Cut the dough into 4 equal parts, not all the way to the center.

Step 23

Divide each quarter in half.

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Step 24

Then divide each segment in half again, forming 16 segments.

Step 25

Twist two neighboring segments twice in opposite directions and pinch ends together.

Step 26

Repeat with all segments to form a flower shape.

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Step 27

Cover the shaped pie lightly and let it rest for 15–20 minutes.

Step 28

Brush the top with a mix of egg yolk and milk.

Step 29

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 25 minutes until golden.

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Step 30

Cool the baked pie, slice, and serve. Enjoy!