Large Pastry with Poppy Seeds

A generously sized sweet bun with a rich poppy seed filling — baked the Eastern European way

EASTERN EUROPEAN BAKERY   ·   SWEET FILLED PASTRY   ·   1 PIECE

What it is

This large pastry is a classic of Eastern European home baking — a soft, slightly sweet yeast dough wrapped around a generous poppy seed filling, then baked until golden. It's the kind of treat that traditionally appears on a bakery counter alongside curd and fruit-filled buns: sized for a proper single serving, not a polite nibble.

The filling is what sets it apart — poppy seeds cooked down with sugar into a dark, fragrant paste that contrasts nicely with the soft, lightly sweet dough. Warm it through for a few seconds and it tastes freshly baked.

Ingredients

A traditional sweet yeast dough — wheat flour, sugar, eggs, butter or margarine, milk, yeast, vanilla and a pinch of salt — filled with a poppy seed filling (poppy seeds, sugar and a light binding agent).

Best served lightly warmed, with tea or coffee. Always check the label on the pack for the exact ingredient list, as recipes can vary slightly between baking batches.

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Typical values for a sweet filled pastry of this kind — actual figures may vary slightly by batch; please check the pack label for the precise breakdown.

Allergens & storage

Contains: gluten (wheat), egg and milk.

Store in a cool, dry place; once opened, keep in an airtight container and enjoy within a day or two for the best texture.

Net weight: 1 piece  ·  Style: Eastern European sweet pastry  ·  baked fresh for the deli counter

A simple, honest pastry — the sort of thing you reach for when only something properly sweet and freshly baked will do.