What Is Poppy seed and How Can I Use It?

Wondering what to do with poppy seed? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 303 recipes to put it to work.

Nutrition

Where found

Poppy seed is usually found in the baking supplies section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Poppy seed is a member of the Spices and Herbs US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

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Recipes using poppy seed

There are 303 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Everything Bagel Seasoning

All-dressed bagel seasoning, so expensive in stores, can be easily made in a flash. It can be used on various dishes, such as avocado toast, eggs, roasted vegetables, and even popcorn. It adds a delicious and savory flavor to your favorite foods.

Chocolate Raisin Poppyseed Cookies

Eastern European chocolate poppyseed cookies with milk-soaked poppy seeds, melted unsweetened chocolate, raisins, lemon zest, and warm cinnamon-clove spice. A tea-time treat unlike any other cookie.

Whole Wheat Two Seeds Bread

Nutty whole wheat bread machine loaf topped with sesame and poppy seeds. Molasses adds subtle sweetness and soft texture to this high-fiber sandwich bread.

Ozne Haman (Hamantaschen)

Hamantaschen for Purim with a tender carrot-flecked dough and a tangy apricot-pineapple filling spiked with cardamom and poppy seed. The classic triangle cookie with real character.

Amazing Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Lemon poppy seed cake builds a tender tube cake with butter, cream cheese, lemon juice and zest, whipped egg whites, and poppy seeds, finished with a tart lemon glaze.

Almost Whole Wheat Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Almost whole wheat lemon poppyseed muffins blend whole wheat and white flour for a wholesome but tender crumb, bright with fresh lemon zest and crunchy poppy seeds. An easy, better-for-you breakfast muffin.

Sada Naan

Sada naan is soft, pillowy homemade Indian flatbread leavened with yeast and yogurt, brushed with ghee and scattered with poppy and sesame seeds. Bake it in a home oven, no tandoor required.

Poppyseed & Nut Filling for Hamantaschen

Poppyseed and nut filling for hamantaschen blends ground poppy seeds with chopped nuts, raisins, citron, and milk into a thick, jewel-toned paste. The traditional mohn filling for Purim cookies.

Cowgirl's Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake

Lemon poppy seed pound cake with buttermilk crumb and fresh lemon zest, finished with tangy lemon glaze. Tender Bundt or loaf for tea and brunch.

Amazing Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Lemon Glaze

Poppy seeds pop in this lemon poppyseed muffins with glaze recipe. Easy to make.

Double-Braided Challah

Double-braided, egg-enriched traditional bread, topped with poppy seeds.

Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

OMG! This is the BEST salad! The only thing I did differently was to add some walnuts instead of cashews. The dressing is extremely refreshing and delicious! You can't go wrong with this recipe!

Ravioli Bundles of Roasted Beets with Roasted Garlic Sauce

Basil and beets inside ravioli bundles served on a bed of roasted garlic cream sauce.

Chile Cheese Cornbread Muffins

Super cheesy and moist. I used chia seeds instead of poppy seeds, used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose, and the muffins turned out fluffy and delicious. These muffins didn't last long at our place. Great for breakfast, snack, and really whenever you feel hungry :)

Poppy Seed Hamantaschen

Traditional Jewish Purim hamantaschen with honey-sweetened ground poppy seed filling, lemon zest, and raisins folded into triangular dough pockets. Holiday cookies with deep cultural roots.

Cake Mix Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

Lemon poppy seed bundt cake uses a doctored lemon cake mix with instant pudding for a moist crumb, finished with a glossy lemon glaze. The bakery-style shortcut every home baker should know.

Montreal-Style Bagels

Sweeter and a bit more dense than traditional bagels, these Montreal-style bagels are hand-rolled and boiled briefly in honey water

Orange Poppyseed Dressing

A colorful summer salad dressing made with orange juice, honey and poppy seeds. This dressing complements any green salad, fruit and even pork.

Mom's Banana Wheat Walnut Bread - ABM

Mom's banana walnut wheat bread is a bread machine yeast loaf with whole wheat flour, sliced ripe bananas, honey, and chopped walnuts. The lunchbox sandwich loaf with built-in flavor.

Herbed Whole Wheat Bread with Sunflower & Sesame Seeds

Artisan whole wheat bread loaded with sunflower seeds, sesame, herbs, and decorative seed toppings. Hearty high-fiber yeast bread with beautiful scored patterns.

German Apple Strudel

Authentic German apple strudel made the traditional way: hand-stretched dough pulled paper-thin, a poppy seed, sugar, and cinnamon filling, diced apples, and a soak of cream. Bakes up golden and flaky.

Onion Bread for Bread Machine

Onion bread for bread machines with dried onion flakes, onion paste, poppy seeds, and black pepper. A savory, aromatic loaf that works on regular or rapid bake cycles.

Amazing French Bread

Crusty artisan-style French bread from your bread machine with just 6 ingredients. Poppy seeds add visual appeal and a subtle crunch to the golden exterior.

Alpine Baked Pasta

Try something different when it comes to pasta with this delicious dish made with spinach and Fortina cheese.

Halloween Cheddar Poppy Moon Crackers

The crispy texture and flavor reminded me of Ritz Cheese crackers but with a richer cheese flavor.

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