
Absolutely! Here’s a long-form, cozy, and emoji-rich blog-style write-up for Poppy Seed Kifli, perfect for anyone who loves Eastern European baking traditions. 🥐🌼🇭🇺
🥐🌼 Poppy Seed Kifli – A Hungarian Classic You’ll Fall in Love With 🇭🇺
Flaky, tender, and filled with sweet tradition…
If you’ve never had Poppy Seed Kifli, get ready for your newest baking obsession. These delicate crescent rolls—soft, buttery, and gently sweet—are a beloved treat in Hungary and throughout Central Europe. Their tender dough is filled with a fragrant, slightly nutty poppy seed filling that melts in your mouth and lingers on your taste buds like a sweet memory. 💭✨
Whether you’re making them for the holidays, a cozy afternoon tea, or just because you need something special in your life (and your kitchen!), kifli are the kind of old-world pastry that make hearts flutter and plates empty. ❤️
🌾 A Little History of Kifli
The word kifli means “crescent roll” in Hungarian, and these pastries date back centuries. You’ll find many variations across Europe: some with walnuts, some filled with jam, others made savory. But the poppy seed version holds a special place in Hungarian hearts. It’s simple, traditional, and oh-so nostalgic. 🕰️🍽️
📝 Ingredients You’ll Need:
For the Dough:
- 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup warm milk
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ cup sour cream
For the Filling:
- ¾ cup ground poppy seeds
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup sugar (or to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: a little lemon zest 🍋
Topping:
- 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (after baking)









