Poppy Seed Squares

Delicate crumb layers that melt in your mouth surround a marvelous poppy seed filling. It´s no wonder these bars were a favorite of our taste panel.

Poppy Seed Squares


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    Ingredients

    • FILLING
    • 1/3  cup poppy seed, ground*
    • 1/3  cup almonds, ground*
    • 1/3  cup sugar
    • 1/3  cup milk
    • 2  tablespoons margarine or butter
    • 1/2  teaspoon almond extract
    • 1  egg white
    • BASE
    • 1 3/4  cups All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
    • 3/4  cup powdered sugar
    • 1/3  cup ground almonds
    • 1  teaspoon baking powder
    • 3/4  cup margarine or butter
    • 1  teaspoon almond extract
    • 1  egg yolk

    Directions

    1. 1To prepare filling, in small saucepan combine poppy seed, almonds, sugar and milk. Cook over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes or until thick and milk is absorbed. Cool 15 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons margarine, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract and egg white. Cool.
    2. 2Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In medium bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, 1/3 cup ground almonds and baking powder. Using pastry blender or fork, cut in 3/4 cup margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With fork, stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract and egg yolk. Press half of crumb mixture firmly in bottom of ungreased 9-inch square pan. Carefully spread with filling mixture. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture; pat lightly. Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 33 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

    Categories: Course, Breads

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