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Ingredients

Walnut

  • 1 2/3 c of ground walnut
  • 1/2 c sugar
  • 2-3 tsp of grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 cup water

Poppy Seed

  • 2/3 c ground poppy seeds
  • 5 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp grated lemon rind
  • 1 tbsp apricot jam

Dough

  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 c lukewarm milk
  • 4 c flour
  • 1/3 c berry sugar superfine/castor
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/4-1/2 c milk

Instructions

Walnut

  • Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring often

Poppy Seed

  • Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring often

Dough

  • Dissolve sugar in milk, sprinkle with yeast and let it stand until foamy 10-15 mins
  • Mix flour, sugar, and salt, make a well in center and cut in butter, mix until coarse texture
  • Make a well in center again, and pour yolks and yeast mixture, mix well with wooden spoon
  • Then start kneading and adding milk a little at a time until smooth
  • Cover and let stand until doubled in size
  • Preheat oven to 350 F
  • Divide dough into two portions
  • Roll flat and fill one with poppy seeds while the other with walnut
  • Roll and pinch to seal
  • Poke holes with fork all over dough and brush with egg whites
  • Bake for 40 mins until golden brown
  • Cool on rack before slicing

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