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Russian Poppy Seed Roll

Prep Time: 45 min
Cook Time: 25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups poppy seeds
  • 1 cup milk, or as needed
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 2 egg whites
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • 3 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water