👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the Bread:
Slice the kifli or bread into 1-inch rounds. Let them dry out slightly if they’re still soft.
2. Sweet Milk Mixture:
Heat milk with sugar and vanilla until warm (not boiling). Pour over the bread slices in a large bowl and let soak for 5–10 minutes until softened but not falling apart.
3. Assemble:
Butter a baking dish. Layer the soaked bread slices, sprinkling each layer with ground poppy seeds, lemon zest, and optional raisins.
Drizzle a bit of melted butter over the top.
4. Bake:
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant.
🥄 Optional Vanilla Custard Sauce:
Whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and a little cold milk in a pot. Add remaining milk and cook gently, stirring, until it thickens. Pour warm over servings.
❤️ To Serve:
- Serve warm with a drizzle of custard or even apricot jam.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey for a rustic feel.
- In Hungary, it’s often eaten around Christmas, but honestly? It’s perfect all year round.
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