German Poppy Seed Streusel Crumble Cake Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why do you have to soak poppy seeds before baking? ›

It is not absolutely necessary but some bakers like to soak the poppyseeds in warm water or warm milk to soften the slightly hard outermost part of the poppyseed. I like that little crunch with poppyseeds but if you don't, soak the poppyseeds in the milk you'll be using in this recipe.

Poppy Seeds: These itty-bitty seeds add a mild nutty flavor and slight crunch to baked goods. I love them on bagels, too! Butter: Creamed butter gives these muffins a cake-like texture; plus, it adds deliciously buttery flavor.

Push the poppy seeds through a food grinder, using the fine grinding plate. I use my KitchenAid food grinder attachment for my stand mixer. You can also use a coffee grinder and do it in smaller batches. Note: If using a meat grinder, you need to push firmly.

Besides using poppy seeds to sprinkle on bagels, buns or other breads, bake them into muffins, cakes or pastries. Use them in salad dressings or on top of fruit, or add them to noodles or pasta. Toast poppy seeds before using to release their oils and bring out their flavor.

At least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) before making the batter, stir the poppy seeds into 1/4 cup (60 ml) hot water (this step softens the poppy seeds so they are more digestible). Let sit at room temperature. Then strain. In a bowl, whisk or sift the flour with the baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Depending on the methods of harvesting and geographical origin of the plant, unwashed poppy seeds may have higher amounts of Schedule II opium alkaloids such as morphine, codeine, and thebaine on their seed coats when compared to washed poppy seeds. The poppy seeds themselves possess no opium content.

The presence of oleic acid in poppy seeds actively helps in normalizing the blood pressure levels and keeps it under check. It is extremely pivotal in both high and low blood pressure conditions.

Poppy seeds are rich in fiber, which may improve gut health and reduce constipation ( 18 , 19 ). May safeguard against certain illnesses. The antioxidants in these seeds may protect your body from cellular damage and various illnesses ( 11 , 12 ). May enhance fertility.

The main differences are: Size: Black poppy seeds are slightly smaller. Flavor: black has a nuttier flavor; white is milder. Usage: black for savory, white for baked goods and desserts.

Pour some poppy seeds into your hand and sprinkle them very thinly across the ground to create natural looking drifts. Allow 7-30 days to germinate, depending on the variety, soil condition and growing temperatures. Keep the soil moist during germination.

Can I bake with poppy seeds from my garden? ›

So, no, garden poppy seeds should not be used in baking. Instead, save the seeds to plant and grow more poppies in the coming seasons. California poppies are terrific plants that are native to Oregon and attract bees.

The majority of poppy seeds used for food come from the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum. Although these seeds do have opium content, the amount used for cooking purposes is extremely small. Consumption of poppy seeds can produce a positive result on drug tests.

Before you begin a recipe using poppyseeds (or poppy seeds), soak them in hot milk, water or oil from the recipe, or grind them before using. Soaking softens their tough outer coating, so that their unique flavoring compounds could be more easily released by baking temperatures.

Poppy-flavored bagels

The sky's the limit! The crunch and earthiness of poppy seeds combine well with everything from plain cream cheese to a full-on breakfast sandwich replete with egg and bacon. It forms a hearty and delicious base for creation…

Improves texture and decreases cooking time

Soaking for several hours increases the water in the seeds which speeds up chemical reactions, such as starch gelatinization, during cooking.

When poppy seed is soaked in water, the morphine and other opiates on the outer surface of the poppy seed can seep into the water. Drinking this water can cause side effects or death due to the opiate content. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Poppy seed is commonly used as a spice or flavoring in foods.

In the fall, shake the seeds from the pod over well-prepared soil in a sunny flower bed. Water the seeds daily with a gentle shower from the hose. After the seedlings emerge and begin to grow, thin them and taper off the watering from daily to every few days to weekly, depending on the amount of rain.