A delightful Austrian pastry filled with poppy seeds and sweetened with sugar and spices.

This traditional pastry is a beloved treat, perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea, offering a taste of Austria’s rich pastry tradition, combining the unique flavours of poppy seeds and citrus zest for a delightful treat

Cooking times

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

For the Dough:

For the Filling:

For the Topping:

Method

Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix warm water, warm milk, vegetable oil, and beaten egg.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, and knead until a smooth dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- Form the dough into a ball, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
Prepare the Filling:
- In a saucepan, combine ground poppy seeds, granulated sugar, milk, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, lemon zest, and orange zest.
- Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes until it thickens. If using raisins, add them during this step.
- Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
Assemble the Mohnstrudel:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface into a thin rectangle, about 1/8-inch thick.
- Spread the cooled poppy seed filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll up the dough, tucking in the edges as you go, to form a log. Place the seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the Mohnstrudel is golden brown and crispy.
Serve:
- Allow the Mohnstrudel to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy your homemade Austrian Mohnstrudel!