Why do you have to soak poppy seeds before baking?

At least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) before making the batter, stir the poppy seeds into 1/4 cup (60 ml) hot water (this step softens the poppy seeds so they are more digestible ). Let sit at room temperature. Then strain.

How do you grind poppy seeds?

Push the poppy seeds through a food grinder, using the fine grinding plate . I use my KitchenAid food grinder attachment for my stand mixer. You can also use a coffee grinder and do it in smaller batches. Note: If using a meat grinder, you need to push firmly.

Do you toast poppy seeds?

Toast poppy seeds before using to release their oils and bring out their flavor . Simply place them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Store poppy seed in a container with a tight-fitting lid and place in a cool, dark cupboard, away from direct heat or sunlight.

What happens if you don't soak poppy seeds?

No, we don't find it necessary to soak poppy seeds before adding them to this recipe. What happens if you don't soak poppy seeds? Failing to soak poppy seeds won't affect the taste of your bread or other baked goods . However, soaking them in water can help remove their hard outer shell, making them easier to digest.

Should poppy seeds be toasted before baking?

Many bakers are used to toasting nuts and sesame seeds before baking them, and poppies are no different. “Since the temperature of most finished doughs doesn't exceed 210ºF,” says Pellicano, “ I usually toast the seeds first in a 300ºF oven .

How do you soak poppy seeds for baking?

The best way to soften poppy seeds for use in a recipe is to soak them in whatever liquid the recipe calls for, whether it's milk, water, melted butter, or oil . You will want to heat the liquid before adding the seeds to soak.

What is the purpose of soaking the poppy seeds?

Poppy seeds are used to make poppy seed tea by washing or soaking large quantities of seed to remove the residual coating of opioid and debris from the seeds [2].

Why do people grind poppy seeds?

The poppy seed for fillings are best when they are finely and freshly ground because this will make a big difference in the pastry filling's texture and taste . Poppy seed paste is available commercially, in cans.

Is it safe to bake with poppy seeds?

Before Papaver somniferum seeds can be used in baking, they are carefully dried and prepared . This process also removes the possibility of serious side effects by greatly reducing the amount of the opium alkaloid they contain that allows them to be legally used in your kitchen.

Can I eat the seeds from my poppies?

However, if by chance you have opium poppies and you are sure of what you have, you could dry the seed pods (what's left after the flower blooms and dies) and harvest the seeds, using them either whole or ground in recipes.

Are poppy seeds good for you?

Poppy seeds are great sources of many of the nutrients the body needs to stay healthy . These include protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. The seeds do come from the same plant that manufacturers use to make opioids such as heroin. Sometimes, they may be contaminated.

Should you soak seeds before baking?

Soaking seeds and grains (especially grains) before you bake with them is important for many reasons: 1. It makes them soft so they are more pleasant in the mouth and easier to chew completely so they won't break your teeth, take out your fillings, and are easier to digest . 2.

Can I just sprinkle poppy seeds?

Pour some poppy seeds into your hand and sprinkle them very thinly across the ground to create natural looking drifts . Allow 7-30 days to germinate, depending on the variety, soil condition and growing temperatures. Keep the soil moist during germination.

German Poppy Seed Streusel Crumble Cake Recipe (2024)

Posted onFebruary 22, 2017February 29, 2024 Updated onFebruary 29, 2024

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Sorry friends if you are on a diet but the hubby is baking again today. This is a recipe that I’ve been wanting to share for a really long time. We’ve had this recipe since before my son was born, so about 15 years and I remember translating it into English for my husband.

Every time I go to Germany, I go to our local bakery and order their loaded “Mohnkuchen” and you just can’t get anything close to it here in the US. So this is about the closest recipe to it I have.
It’s so so good but unfortunately not gluten-free. My husband might try to come up with a gluten-free version yet. He’s tried once but it needs tweaking.
He baked this for my birthday and I took pictures of him making it for me.

Dough:

150g quark (my mixture of 2 parts ricotta and 1 part sour cream)
75g sugar
300g flour
6 tbsp milk
6tbspvegetable oil
3 tsp baking powder
a pinch of salt

For the filling:

500ml milk
40g of butter
60g of semolina
German Vanilla SugarHERE(similar to ½ vanilla bean and 4 tbsp of sugar)
8 oz bag of poppy seedsHERE
6-8 tbsp of sugar (depending how sweet you like it)
2 eggs
a sprinkle of cinnamon

Forthestreusels:

200g flour
100g butter (room temperature)
100g sugar

Preheat the oven to 375F

Start out by making the streusel so they can sit in the fridge while you make the rest of the cake:
Simply combine the butter, sugar, and flour in a bowl and knead it into a dough, and put it in the fridge.

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Then it’s time for the bottom dough:

Mix the dough ingredients together. My husband likes to slowly mix in the flour and then knead it all to a soft dough.

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We use a greased 9 x 13ish pan and spread the dough out into it which you can see below.

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Then you need to move on to the poppy seed filling:

Heat up the milk and butter in a pot until it starts to boil, add in the semolina, the sugar, and the Vanillin Sugar, and let it start to boil again while stirring. Quickly remove it from the stove and let the mixture soak for 5 minutes.

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After that, you can add the poppy seeds, cinnamon, and eggs.

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Mix it really well to avoid clumps and spread everything over the dough.

(Some German bakeries add raisins to the poppy seed mixture but I hate that. When I go to a bakery I ask if the cake has raisins in it and if it does, I don’t buy it. I usually like raisins but not in my Mohnkuchen)

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Now it’s time to add the streusels/crumbles. Take the dough out of the fridge and crumble it over the poppy seed filling like my husband is doing in the below photo.

It should look similar to the photo below.

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Then out the pan in the 375F oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes. It should look similar to the browned cake below when done.

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At the end dust it with powdered sugar and ENJOY!

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YUM, my absolute favorite!

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You have to try this one. It’s also one of my son’s favorite cakes. He also loves the Boston Banoffee Pie my hubby makes and which you can findHERE.

If you are into German cooking and traditions then check out my favorite German Christmas decorations, my favorite German wooden Christmas ornaments, and my otherGerman decorshowcased in a Christmas home tour from a previous year.

Tschüß.

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Here are some more of my hubby’s baking recipes (the photos will take you to see the posts):

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Boston Banoffee Pie

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Dough:

For the filling:

Forthestreusels:

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