Poppy Seed and Cinnamon Yeast Cake – Pareve version

👨‍🍳 Method

For the Dough base

1. 1
   Dissolve the yeast and the sugar in the lukewarm unsweetened soy milk and leave about 10 minutes, until the mixture foams.

   💡If the mixture doesn't foam in that time, the yeast is no longer active, or the water was too hot. Start over with fresh yeast and body-temperature water.
2. 2
   Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl.

   Bowl
3. 3
   Add the yeast mixture, the egg and the margarine and Knead about 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth, pliable and doesn't stick to your hands.

   ⚙ KneadingBowlStand mixer

   💡For yeast dough, use the windowpane test: a small piece stretches into a thin, translucent sheet without tearing, and that's the sign the kneading is done. Add flour only by the tablespoon, and only if the dough is still sticky after a few minutes: too much flour makes a tough dough.
4. 4
   Cover and Let rise 1 hour in a warm place, until the dough doubles in size.

   ⚙ ProofingPlastic wraporKitchen towel

   💡Let rise in a warm, draft-free spot. The dough is ready when it has doubled, and a gentle finger press leaves a dent that fills back slowly; if it springs right back, wait longer.

For the Pastry Filling

1. 5
   In a small pot, heat the unsweetened soy milk, sugar, honey, margarine and cinnamon, add the poppy seeds and cook over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring, until the poppy seeds absorb the liquid.

   StoveSmall saucepan
2. 6
   Let the filling cool completely before spreading.
3. 7
   Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the filling over it.

   ⚙ Rolling Out DoughRolling pin

   💡Roll from the center outward and give the dough a quarter turn between rolls: this keeps it even in thickness and stops it sticking to the counter. If it springs back, cover for 10–15 minutes and try again.
4. 8
   Roll into a tight log and cut into slices 5 cm wide.

   Knife
5. 9
   Arrange the slices in a greased pan and Let rise for 30 minutes.

   ⚙ ProofingPlastic wraporKitchen towelBaking pan
6. 10
   Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C (355°F) 25–30 minutes, until the slices are browned and puffed.

   ⚙ BakingOvenBaking pan

   💡Check by the cue (until…), not just the clock: every oven bakes a little differently.