Poppy Seed Bowknots Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful taste of freshly baked Poppy Seed Bowknots, a perfect treat for any occasion. These fluffy rolls, sprinkled with poppy seeds, are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Recipe Category: Yeast Breads
Keywords: Breads, Healthy, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Active dry yeast | 1 packet |
| Water | 1/4 cup |
| All-purpose flour | 4 – 4 1/2 cups |
| Sugar | 1 tablespoon |
| Salt | 2 teaspoons |
| Unsalted butter | 1/4 cup |
| Buttermilk | 1 1/2 cups |
| Poppy seeds | 2 tablespoons |
Instructions:
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In a large bowl, or using an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, or a food processor, sprinkle the yeast over the water, stir, and let it stand for 5 minutes.
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Stir until the yeast is dissolved.
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Add 4 cups of the flour, sugar, salt, butter, and buttermilk to the yeast mixture, and mix thoroughly.
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On a lightly floured board or in the mixer or food processor, knead the dough until smooth and elastic – about 4 minutes by hand, 2 minutes in the mixer, or 30 seconds in the processor.
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Add more flour as needed to keep the dough from sticking. It should be more malleable and softer than bread dough.
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Transfer the dough to a large, lightly greased bowl, turn to coat with the grease, and cover with a clean dry towel.
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Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in bulk – about 1 hour.
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Punch the dough down and knead it on a lightly floured surface for 2 minutes.
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Roll the dough out to a 24″ x 6″ x 1/2″ rectangle, then cut into 6″ x 1″ x 1/2″ strips.
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Gently tie each strip into a bowknot by slipping one end over, under, then back over the other.
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Lay the rolls 2 inches apart on a lightly oiled baking sheet and cover with a clean dry towel.
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Place in a warm, draft-free spot until the rolls have doubled in bulk – about 25 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Brush the tops of the rolls with egg white and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
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Bake on the middle shelf of the oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in a knot comes out clean – 20 to 25 minutes.
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Cool the rolls on the baking sheet, then serve.
This recipe yields 24 delicious Poppy Seed Bowknots. Enjoy the wonderful aroma and taste of freshly baked rolls with your loved ones!
