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Poppy Seed Crescent Rolls (Czech Loupacky)

Yeast-dough rolls called Loupacky or Makovky are a traditional sweet treat in the Czech Republic. Crescent in shape, these pastries are sprinkled with poppy seeds. The finest way to enjoy a freshly baked batch of Loupacky is with some butter and a steaming mug of cocoa.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 233 kcal
Cuisine: Czech

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and ¼ cups milk lukewarm
  • 2 and ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tick unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg yolk
For finishing:
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • 2 Tablespoons poppy seeds to sprinkle

Instructions

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  1. Make yeast starter: In a small saucepan, warm a cup of milk until it is just lukewarm (about 115 °F). Then, add a teaspoon of sugar and 2 and ½ teaspoons active dry yeast. Let this mixture sit in a warm spot until it activates; you will notice a foamy mass with bubbles forming on the surface.
  2. Make yeast dough: Pour 4 cups all-purpose flour into the bowl, add the rest of the lukewarm milk, including the blooming starter, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, and 1 egg yolk. Mix briefly. Add 1 stick unsalted butter softened at room temperature and ½ teaspoon salt. Knead into a soft, smooth dough.
  3. Let it rise: Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size. Depending on environmental conditions, it takes between an hour and an hour and a half.
  4. Briefly knead the raised dough and divide in half. Form each half into a ball. On a lightly floured work surface, roll one dough ball into a round, flat shape about ⅙ inch (4 mm) thick. Cut into six triangles; I used a plastic dough cutter.
  5. Shape crescent rolls: Roll out each triangle even more with a rolling pin. To make the crescents, begin at the wide end of a triangle and roll to the point. Once the point is tucked under the roll, just bend the roll into a curved crescent form.
  6. Grease a cookie sheet with a solid fat (unsalted butter or Crisco) and place the crescent rolls on the sheet. Be sure to leave at least 1 ½ inches (4 cm) of space between the rolls. Repeat with the other half of the dough. Cover the sheet of rolls with a clean tea towel and place it in a warm place for a second rise for 40 minutes.
  7. Whisk 1 egg in a bowl with a fork and brush the egg wash over the rolls on all sides. Then sprinkle their surface with poppy seeds.
  8. Let's bake! Bake in a 350 °F preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, until their surface turns golden.

Notes

  • How long will homemade crescent rolls keep?
  • The basic recipe makes 12 Loupáčky crescent rolls.
  • SERVING: Czech Loupáčky rolls make the perfect breakfast any day of the week. With a cup of hot cocoa and some unsalted butter or jam on top, these crescent rolls are the perfect treat for a lazy weekend morning in bed.
  • How long will homemade crescent rolls keep? These rolls taste best the same day they are baked. If you have any leftovers, place them in a resealable plastic bag after they have completely cooled. They will last about three days.
  • FREEZING: Loupáčky freeze very well. Once completely cooled, place them in a resealable bag suitable for the freezer and put in the freezer. They will last for about three months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 18mg (1%) Potassium 88mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 192IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233

% Daily Value*

Calories 233kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 18mg 1%
Potassium 88mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 192IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.