Poppy Seed Pie
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!
Updated : 04 June, 2025
Easy
More than 1 hour.
Ingredients
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
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Step 30
Cool the baked pie, slice, and serve. Enjoy!