POPPY SEED STRUDEL 
2 pkgs. dry yeast
2 tsp. sugar
1/4 c. lukewarm water
2 beaten eggs
3 1/2 c. or more flour
1 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 stick butter

1. Dissolve sugar and yeast in lukewarm water.

2. Heat together milk, sugar, salt and butter until butter is melted. Cool slightly.

3. In a large bowl, mix together flour and eggs; dough will look like small peas. Then add the liquid mixture to eggs and flour. Add yeast mixture. Beat until well mixed. Add more flour if necessary (1-2 cups).

4. Knead by hand or with Kitchen Aid.

5. Let raise for 1 hour (less time if you use fast acting yeast). Divide dough in 3 parts.

6. Roll each part on bread board until very thin. Spread on filling. Roll up and place in a greased and floured baking pan. Repeat with other 2 parts.

7. Let raise about 20 minutes, then stick with fork to prevent air holes when baking.

8. Brush loaves with a beaten egg. Let raise for additional 1 hour or less.

9. Bake at 325 degrees F. 30 minutes.

 

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