Name: Danish Poppy Seed Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Danish
Ingredients: All-Purpose Flour: 4 cups, provides structure and soft texture; Active Dry Yeast: 2 1/4 teaspoons, ensures the dough rises perfectly; Milk: 1 cup, warm to activate yeast and tenderize dough; Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup, adds slight sweetness to the dough; Unsalted Butter: 1/4 cup, melted, enriches the dough with flavor; Eggs: 2 large, provide structure and richness; Salt: 1/2 teaspoon, balances sweetness and enhances flavor; Poppy Seeds: 1 cup, main filling ingredient for that nutty flavor; Honey: 2 tablespoons, lightly sweetens the poppy seed filling; Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon, enhances aroma and depth of flavor

Description

Soft and golden Danish poppy seed rolls with a nutty, sweet filling that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack

Ingredients

All-Purpose Flour: 4 cups, provides structure and soft texture
Active Dry Yeast: 2 1/4 teaspoons, ensures the dough rises perfectly
Milk: 1 cup, warm to activate yeast and tenderize dough
Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup, adds slight sweetness to the dough
Unsalted Butter: 1/4 cup, melted, enriches the dough with flavor
Eggs: 2 large, provide structure and richness
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon, balances sweetness and enhances flavor
Poppy Seeds: 1 cup, main filling ingredient for that nutty flavor
Honey: 2 tablespoons, lightly sweetens the poppy seed filling
Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon, enhances aroma and depth of flavor

Instructions

Preheat Your Equipment: Set oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, sugar, and butter. Let it bloom for 5 minutes. Stir in eggs, then gradually add flour and salt, kneading until smooth
Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment
Assemble the Dish: Roll dough into a rectangle, spread poppy seed filling evenly, then roll into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces and place on sheet
Cook to Perfection: Let rolls rise 30–40 minutes, then bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown
Finishing Touches: Brush tops with a little melted butter for shine and softness
Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or room temperature, with coffee or tea

Notes

Let the dough rest if it feels sticky for better handling
Use a serrated knife to cut rolls without squishing them
Warm the honey slightly to blend smoothly into poppy seed filling

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Breakfast/Brunch
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Danish

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 220
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: Danish rolls, poppy seed rolls, breakfast pastries, homemade rolls, sweet rolls