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Freshly baked poppy seed strudel dusted with powdered sugar
Crispy strudel filled with sweet poppy seed filling.

Traditional Poppy Seed Strudel

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Poppy seed strudel is the 'black gold' of Hungarian baking. The secret balances a creamy filling with crispy dough. Since poppy seeds can be dry, scalding them with hot milk and flavorings is essential to release their oils and create a moist filling.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 410 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Damp kitchen towel

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Make filling: Bring milk and sugar to a boil. Pour hot milk over ground poppy seeds and mix well.

Tip: Scalding makes the seeds swell and release flavor.
2 ✓

Stir in lemon zest, vanilla, and raisins. Let cool completely.

Tip: Filling must be cold, or it will melt the thin dough.
3 ✓

Lay out a damp towel. Place a sheet of dough on it, brush with butter. Layer 3-4 more sheets, brushing each with butter.

Tip: Butter creates flaky layers.
4 ✓

Sprinkle top sheet with breadcrumbs, then spread poppy seed filling in a log along one side.

Tip: Breadcrumbs absorb excess moisture so the bottom doesn't get soggy.
5 ✓

Roll up using the towel. Place on baking sheet, seam side down. Brush top with butter.

Tip: Top butter layer promotes browning.
6 ✓

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden. Slice when lukewarm.

Tip: Letting it set makes slicing easier.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the filling bitter?
The poppy seeds might have been rancid. Always use fresh seeds. Store them in the freezer if not using immediately.
The dough cracked.
Too much filling or rolled too tightly. Leave room for expansion.

Ingredients

  • 1 package Strudel Dough or Phyllo Sheets
  • 2 1/2 cups ground poppy seeds
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup butter (melted)
  • 1 handful raisins (optional)