Polish Poppy Seed Loaves 2
One of my very favorite desserts growing up in a small eastern mill town, i was thrilled to find this in a taste of home magazine and even more suprised to not find it here. this stuff is perfect traditional ethnic holiday fare. cook time does not include rise/cool time
Steps
Dissolve yeast in warm water.
In a large mixing bowl.
Combine flour , salt and sugar , cut in butter till crumbly.
Combine eggs , yolks and yest mixture , add to crumb mixture , mix well.
Add sour cream and vannilla and beat till smooth.
Turn onto floured surface , knead till smooth do not let rise.
Divide in half and roll into 2- 12 inch squares , cover with plastic wrap.
In a small sauce pan , cook and stir poppy seeds and honey for 3 minutes.
Add raisins , honey and lemon juice.
Cook one more minute and remove from heat , stir in orange and lemon peel and allow to cool ten minutes ,.
In a small mixing bowl , beat egg whites , slowly stirring in sugar until stiff peaks form.
Fold in poppy mixture.
Spread over each dough square to within 1 / 2 inch of edges.
Roll jelly roll style pinch seams to seal.
Cover and place on a greased cookie sheet and allow to rise till nearly doulbled.
Bake at 350 for 35-30 minutes or untill golden brown.
Cool.
Combine icing ingredients .
Ingredients
dry yeast, warm water, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, butter, eggs, egg yolks, sour cream, vanilla extract, poppy seeds, raisins, honey, lemon juice, candied orange peel, lemon peel, egg whites', confectioners' sugar"]"