Description
Warm, golden, and irresistibly soft, this Poppy Seed Pull Apart Bread is perfect for sharing. With a tender crumb and nutty topping, it’s ideal for brunches, holidays, or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups bread flour
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp poppy seeds
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tbsp water
Instructions
1. Combine warm milk and sugar in a small bowl, sprinkle yeast on top, and let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
4. Punch down dough, divide into 20–24 pieces, and shape into balls. Place in a greased round pan.
5. Cover and let rise for another 30–45 minutes.
6. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
8. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 2 hours
Yield: 1 pull-apart loaf
Category: Bread
Calories per serving: 160
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg
Sodium: 120mg
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 4g
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: poppy seed, pull apart bread, brunch, homemade bread