Poppy Seed Rolls Recipe

POPPY SEED ROLLS

Ingredients:
2 c. milk
2 c. water
1/4 c. butter or margarine
3/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. salt
2 pkg. yeast
6 egg yolks
2 egg whites
Flour

Pour boiling water over milk. Let cool, take one cup out, add two tsp. sugar and dissolve yeast. Add all ingredients except flour. Gradually add flour, beat till smooth after each addition. Keep adding flour to make medium soft dough. Let rise until double in size. Punch down, let rise again, then divide into 4 rolls about 1/2" thick and spread with filling.

Filling:
1 lb. poppy seeds
3/4 c. sugar
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. walnuts
4 stiffly beaten egg whites
Grated rind and juice of one lemon

Scald poppy seeds with boiling water. Let stand for 1 hour, then chop in food processor. Add sugar, lemon rind, juice, raisins, nuts. Fold in egg whites. Spread on dough and roll like a jelly roll. Let rise until double in bulk. Bake at 300F. until golden brown.