Poppy Bread

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Warm water, salt, and milk to 85-90 degrees on low heat

Step 2

Add yeast until dissolved and we’ll incorporated

Step 3

Add beaten eggs, oil, butter, and sugar. Mix all together and keep warm (85-90 degrees)

Step 4

In stand mixer bowl, add 2/3 of total flour and make a well. Add wet ingredients and mix until just combined

Step 5

Attach dough hook and mix, gradually adding remaining flour until dough is no longer sticky. Knead dough 5-6 minutes.

Step 6

Form dough with hands and place in large buttered bowl. Sprinkle flour on top and cover, let rise around 45 minutes.

Step 7

Punch dough and knead until dough returns to original size.

Step 8

Repeat 6&7

Step 9

Form loaves or buns. Brush beaten egg on top and add sesame seeds.

Step 10

Repeat 6, do not sprinkle flour on top

Step 11

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven until lightly brown on bottom and sides. Loaves cook for 18ish minutes, buns 15.