""Tender, soft, sweet yeast bread swirled with a creamy homemade poppy seed filling. Growing up, my mother and aunts always made this Eastern European bread for Easter and Christmas. Looks complicated, but is easy enough to make for an Old-World treat. I like it best after the second day."..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound poppy seeds
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1/2 cup hot milk
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1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
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1/2 cup warm water (100 degrees F/38 degrees C)
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup butter
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1 egg, separated - white reserved