Old Family Poppy Seed Roll

== Ingredients ==
* ½ pkg. granulated yeast
* 1 tsp sugar
* ⅔ cup lukewarm milk
* 2¼ cups flour
* 1 cup butter
* ¼ cup sugar
* ½ tsp salt
* 1 egg, slightly beaten
* grated rind of 1 lemon
=== Filling ===
* ½ lb ground poppy seeds
* 1 cup sugar
* grated rind of 1 lemon
* ½ cup raisins
* ½ cup milk
==Directions==
# Soak yeast and teaspoon of sugar in milk.
# With fingers blend flour, butter, sugar, salt and lemon rind.
# When yeast is softened, and the mixture bubbles, work it into the dough, knead well.
# Then divide into 2 bowls, cover and let rise 1 hour.
# Roll dough out to ¼ inch thick.
# Spread with filling and roll up like a jelly roll.
# Place in greased pan.
# Brush well with beaten egg.
# Prick all over with needle to avoid blistering.
# Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes, or until lightly brown.
# Filling: combine poppy seeds, sugar, lemon rind, raisins and milk in the top of a double boiler.
# Cook until thick enough to spread.
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