Pancakes with juicy poppy seed filling: hold their shape and do not fall apart

In Ukraine, poppy seeds are a very popular filling for pancakes. This dessert is served on various holidays. The dish is moderately sweet and very juicy. And to make sure that the poppy seeds are not bitter, they need to be cooked with butter and sugar.

The idea of cooking juicy pancakes with poppy seed filling was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Polina with the nickname polli_cooking.

Ingredients:

• 250 g of warm milk
• 250 g of warm water
• 4 eggs
• 200 g of flour
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp of sugar
• 60 g of butter

Ingredients for the poppy seed filling:

• 150 g poppy seeds
• 200 ml of water
• 15 g of butter
• 2 tbsp sugar (can be adjusted to your taste)

Method of preparation:

1. Rinse the poppy seeds well, cover them with water, cover with a lid, and put them on medium heat.

2. Cook until the liquid has completely evaporated.

3. Add the butter and sugar and beat with a blender until smooth.

4. Add flavorings and raisins if desired.

5. Add eggs, salt, and sugar to the warm milk and mix.

6. Keep stirring, add warm water, and add flour in several stages.

7. Mix well and add melted butter, stir.

8. The dough should not be runny or thick.

9. The main secret is a high-quality frying pan. Heat it well and fry the pancake until golden brown on both sides.

10. Spread the poppy seed filling over the entire surface of the pancake and wrap it in a roll.