Dough preparation

• Dissolve the yeast in 25 ml of warm milk, a teaspoon of sugar, and a tablespoon of flour.
• Cover and let rise for 15 minutes in a warm place.
• Then, beat the egg yolks with sugar to obtain a creamy mixture.

• Add vanillin, flour, 75 ml of warm milk, yeast, and melted butter (cooled).
• Once a smooth, elastic dough forms, cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for a couple of hours.

Filling preparation

• Meanwhile, prepare the filling: first, put the poppy seeds in a bowl covered with boiling water and let them sit under a lid for half an hour.
• After draining and squeezing, blend them and add crushed walnuts, raisins, candied orange cubes, melted and cooled butter, and vodka.
• Beat the egg yolks with the powdered sugar and separately whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
• Then combine everything to make the filling.

Assembly

• Roll out the risen dough, then cover with the filling, leaving a border of a couple of centimeters.
• Roll up and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, with the seam facing down.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30 minutes.
• Bake in preheated oven at 180°C for 45 minutes.
• Decorate to taste with candied fruits, sugar glaze, and poppy seeds.