Poppy Seed Roll Recipe – Traditional American Jewish Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup whole milk (for filling)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup golden raisins, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for filling)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream (for egg wash)