Bialys are a delightful bread roll originating from Poland. They are similar to bagels but without the hole, and feature a delicious onion and poppy seed filling in the center. This recipe will guide you through making these savory treats from scratch.
Preparation time
1h 30min
Cooking time
20min
Ingredients
10 Servings
- 500 g bread flour
- 7 g dry yeast
- 1 onion
- 15 g poppy seeds
- 10 g salt
- 10 g sugar
- 30 ml vegetable oil
- 300 ml water
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, dry yeast, sugar, and salt.
Step 2
Gradually add the water and mix until you have a smooth dough.
Step 3
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes elastic.
Step 4
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Step 5
Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion until golden brown. Add the poppy seeds and cook for another 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Step 6
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 10 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball.
Step 7
Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Step 8
Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).
Step 9
Using your thumb, make a deep indentation in the center of each dough ball and fill it with the onion-poppy seed mixture.
Step 10
Bake the bialys for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.