Mak Pirog (Poppy Seed Strudel) | Saveur

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp. milk, heated to 115°, plus 1/3 cup
• 1 (1/4-oz.) package active dry yeast
• ³⁄₄ cup sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup canola oil, plus more for greasing
• 1 ¹⁄₄ tsp. kosher salt
• 1 egg, plus 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups flour
• ³⁄₄ cup ground poppy seeds (available at Kalustyan's)
• 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• ¹⁄₄ tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tbsp. heavy cream, for egg wash
• Whole poppy seeds, to garnish