Vegan Poppy Seed Roll
A fluffy, plant‑based sweet roll filled with aromatic poppy and raisins. Perfect for tea time or dessert.
Updated : 26 June, 2025
Easy
More than 1 hour.
Ingredients
Dough
160 milliliters
Water
3 grams
Dry yeast
0.5 teaspoon
Salt
2 tablespoon
Sugar
1 teaspoon
Vanilla sugar
50 milliliters
Vegetable oil
275 grams
Wheat flour
Filling
150 grams
Poppy seeds
75 grams
Raisins
2.5 tablespoon
Honey
1 teaspoon
Lemon zest
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Advices
Advice
To ensure the oven reaches the correct temperature, preheat it 10–20 minutes before baking.
Preparation
Step 1
Measure all the ingredients. Use refined vegetable oil. Warm the water slightly.
Step 2
Sift the flour to enrich it with oxygen - this helps the dough rise and makes the pastry fluffy.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the yeast with 1 tsp sugar and about ¼ cup (50 ml) of warm water. Stir until smooth. Let it activate for 10-12 minutes until foamy.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the remaining sugar, salt, and vanilla sugar in the warm water. Stir.
Step 5
Pour in the vegetable oil and mix again.
Step 6
Add the activated yeast mixture and stir well.
Step 7
Gradually add sifted flour. Don’t add all at once - you may need a little more or less. Stir the dough with a spoon.
Step 8
Continue adding flour in small portions and knead the dough by hand. Adjust as needed.
Step 9
The dough should be soft, smooth, and not sticky. Cover with a towel and leave in a warm place for 70-90 minutes to rise.
Step 10
While the dough rises, prepare the filling. You can replace honey with sugar. Add nuts or dried fruit if desired.
Step 11
Soak raisins in hot water for 10-15 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 12
Pour poppy seeds into a small saucepan and add water (2 parts water to 1 part poppy seed). Bring to a boil.
Step 13
Simmer poppy seeds over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
Step 14
Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for another 10 minutes.
Step 15
Strain poppy seeds through layered cheesecloth to remove excess liquid.
Step 16
Combine poppy seeds and dried raisins. Grind them using a mortar or blender.
Step 17
Add honey (or sugar) and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly.
Step 18
Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and transfer to a floured surface.
Step 19
Roll the dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch (0.2 cm) thick.
Step 20
Spread the filling evenly, leaving ½-1 cm around the edges to prevent spillage.
Step 21
Roll it up so the seam is on the bottom.
Step 22
Carefully place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with towel or plastic wrap. Let it rest 15 minutes. Optionally, brush with sugar water.
Step 23
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden. Adjust time to your oven.
Step 24
Cool the roll, slice, and serve. Enjoy!