POPPY SEED AND APRICOT BABKA
Ever since I tasted grey poppy seeds in Austria (a specialty from an area called Waldviertel) they are my favorite kind but but they are hard to find; black poppy seeds work just as well. Poppy seeds turn rancid very quickly so grind them just before using, unless you have a source for freshly ground poppy seeds. Use only high-quality, soft dried apricots. Blenheim apricots which are grown in California are hands-down the best.
Provided by nch
Time 4h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Finely grind the poppy seeds for filling using a coffee grinder.
- Toast the almonds in a non-greased frying pan over medium-low heat until they are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Let cool, about 5 minutes. Reserve about 1 dozen for the topping and finely grind the rest in a food processor.
- Combine ground poppy seeds, ground almonds, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/4 cup sugar in a saucepan. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring often. Cook until it starts to thicken, about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in apricots and cardamom and let cool, then refrigerate until using.
- Whisk cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla together in a bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until using.
- Make the yeast dough: Heat milk and and butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from the heat and let cool to lukewarm, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in yeast and let stand until it becomes frothy, about 5 minutes.
- Combine flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add egg, sugar, vanilla, and yeast mixture. Knead for 4 to 5 minutes on low speed, until the dough is elastic and detaches from the bowl.
- Drizzle with a little vegetable oil and turn the dough over so it is lightly oiled all around. Cover the bowl with a damp tea towel and a large plate and let rise in a warm place for 60 to 90 minutes.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out on a silicone baking mat to a square about 1/4 inch thick. Evenly spread with cream cheese mixture and leave 2 inches free at the far end. Spread with an even layer of the poppy seed filling. Roll it up tightly using the baking mat, and fold in the two sides as you go. Pinch the seems together with your fingertips to seal. Place the roll on a large plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm it up.
- Place the roll on a large cutting board and cut it in half lengthwise with a sharp, large knife, dipping it in warm water a few times so the filling won't stick.
- Gently separate the roll into two strands. With the cut sides inwards, twist the two strands around each other. Seal the ends by pinching with your fingertips. Grease a loaf pan and line with parchment. Place the babka in the pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until visibly risen, 60 to 75 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coarsely chop the remaining almonds. Cut apricots into thick strips.
- Brush the dough parts with heavy cream. Place the apricot strips along the seams and sprinkle the dough parts with almonds and poppy seeds.
- Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven until nicely browned, 40 to 50 minutes. If the top browns before the time is up, cover it with a large sheet of parchment paper. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Gently unmold onto a wire rack and let cool completely before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 45.3 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 144.1 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
MELTING CHEESE WITH POPPY & APRICOT BREAD WREATH
Baked camembert just got a whole lot better - try home baking a decorative ring and tear off chunks to dunk like fondue
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Tip the bread mix into a food processor, add the walnuts and whizz until fully incorporated. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the apricots and most of the poppy seeds. Warm the milk to hand temperature, then stir into the flour mix with a wooden spoon. Knead in the bowl until smooth. Cover with oiled cling film and leave somewhere warm-ish to rise for 1 hr.
- Find a heatproof dish the same size or a bit bigger than your cheese box. Sit it in the middle of a big baking tray.
- Shape the risen dough into a long, thin log that will wrap around the dish on the sheet, like a wreath. Press the ends together, loosely cover with oiled cling film and leave to rise for 20-30 mins.
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Brush the egg all over the loaf, then sprinkle with the remaining poppy seeds. Using kitchen scissors, randomly snip into the dough, to give a spiky finish. Bake for 35-40 mins until golden and crusty, and the bottom sounds hollow when you tap it. Remove the dish from the middle.
- To serve, unwrap the cheese and put it back into the box. Stab a few times, add the wine and tie kitchen string around the box to secure it in case the glue comes undone. Sit the cheese in the middle of the bread, without its lid, and bake for 10-15 mins until molten. Serve straight away and, if you like, pop another cheese in the oven so you can finish off the bread when the first cheese box is wiped clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
RICOTTA CHEESE CREPES WITH PERSIMMON APRICOT MARMALADE
Steps:
- Sift flour, sugar and salt into a bowl. Add the eggs and just enough milk to make a soft paste with the flour. Mix until smooth and lump free. Gradually mix in the rest of the milk and the oil. The batter should be the consistency of heavy cream. If too thick, thin with a bit of water. If it has lumps, pour the batter through a fine strainer. Let the batter rest for 2 hours before making crepes.
- Rub an 8-inch crepe pan, or non stick skillet, lightly with oil. Heat over moderate heat until very hot. Remove the pan from the heat and pour in 3 to 4 tablespoons of the batter. Very quickly tilt the pan to cover the bottom of the pan with a thin layer of batter. Immediately dump out any excess batter since the crepe must be very thin. Return the skillet to the heat for 60 to 90 seconds until the bottom of the crepe is lightly brown. Flip the crepe over and lightly brown the other side.
- Slide the finished crepe onto a plate. Continue making crepes until the batter is finished and stack them on the plate. Cover the finished crepes with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For the filling, pour ricotta cheese into cheesecloth and tie the cloth in a knot. Put a weight (or filled can) on top of the cheese and place over a colander to drain overnight.
- Mix the cheese, egg yolks, butter, salt, sugar and cinnamon. Place 2 tablespoons in the center of each crepe and roll. Crepes may be filled in advance and kept in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Just before serving, bake in a 250 degree F oven for 15 minutes. Serve crepes warm, sprinkled with a bit of cinnamon and powdered sugar to garnish the plate. Top with persimmon and apricot marmalade.
- To make the marmalade, cut apricots in half and reserve. Cut out the leafy base from the persimmon then quarter the fruit lengthwise. Skin each quarter with a knife. Cut the skinned persimmons into small pieces. Combine the fruit into a non aluminum saucepan with the sugar, lemon juice, cloves and apricots. Simmer slowly for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring constantly, not letting the marmalade come to a boil. Reduce this mixture to a jam like consistency and chill.
- TIP: Cut off a piece of the pointed tip of a hachiya persimmon, then wrap it tightly, first in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Partially thaw the persimmon in the refrigerator until it is just spoonable, about 4 hours, do not thaw completely or the fruit will be mushy. For an added nuance, insert the tip of a knife and dribble in a little fruit or nut liquor. Serve whole and let the guests scoop the pulp from the skin
LUSCIOUS CHEESE CREPES WITH APRICOT SAUCE
This sounds wonderful! Found this on I Can't Believe It's Not Butter website. Interesting! Then I changed it a bit.
Provided by Manami
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In blender process milk, eggs, melted butter or margarine, sugar and vanilla until blended.
- Add flour and process until smooth.
- In omlet pan or 8" skillet sprayed with cooking spray, pour 1/4 cup batter and tilt pan to allow batter to coat bottom.
- Cook over medium heat 1 minute or until cooked.
- Loosen edges and turn onto plate; keep warm.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- Evenly spread cream cheese down center of each crepe; sprinkle with toasted almonds, roll up and set aside.
- In same skillet, bring remaining butter or margarine, preserves and liqueur to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and add crepes.
- Cook spooning sauce over crepes, 1 minute or until crepes are heated through.
- Sprinkle with toasted almonds.
- Carefully slide crepes onto serving platter and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.7, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 122.4, Sodium 161.7, Carbohydrate 69.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 36.5, Protein 7
POPPY SEED CHEESE BREAD
This easy-to-make bread goes well with a salad luncheon or a casserole dinner. But I especially like to serve it with spaghetti and pasta dishes. The cheese topping is its crowning glory! -Elaine Mundt, Detroit, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in water. Combine milk, shortening and salt; stir into yeast mixture. Add enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Punch down dough; press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 425°. Combine cheese, egg, milk and onion; spread over dough. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake 15-20 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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