Re: Request for Slovak Recipes....

Hi Madhatter,
I have a recipe for poppyseed rolls that I reeived from my Great Aunt who was born in czechoslovakia. I don't know where she got it because she passsed away several years ago, all I know is that it is good. Maybe this is something that you are looking for, I hope. Here it is
1/2 cup milk(scalded and cooled tolukewarm)
l package yeast
3 1/2 cups flour
1/4 pint sour cream
1/2 cup butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 egg yolks

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk and let stand till bubbly. combine remaining ingredients in order given, cutting in butter as for pie crust. ( You can melt the butter, then add to flour and mix.) You can use a mixer or dough hooks, I use dough hooks.Add yeast - milk mixture. Beat till smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl or pan, cover and refrigerate overnight.
When ready to bake, divide dough into 3 pieces. Roll each on a lightly floured board to 1/4" thick. spread with poppyseed filling. Roll up tightly as for jelly roll and place seam side down on cookie sheets. Can put 2 on one sheet. Brush tops with slightly beaten egg whites. Let rise at least 2 hours or until double in bulk. Cover with wax paper during the rising period.
Bake at 350 deg. for 30-35 min. When cool, frost with a confectioners sugar icing and enjoy!
This recipe can easily be doubled to make 6 rolls. I also make a nut filling for them, that is good too. Are you interested in the recipe for nut filling? For 3 rolls, use one can of solo poppyseed filling or a tad more depending on how much filling you want in the rolls. You want enough filling so you can taste it.

Filling - Use Solo Poppyseed filling.

I hope this is what you had in mind. they really are easy to make. I like the fact that the dough is made the day before. Good luck if you try this. I always make it for Easter. I also have an excellent "Easter" bread.