(Frøsnapper) Poppy Seed and Sesame Seed Twists

Danishes don't always have to be a sweet treat, they can be savory as well. For instance, frøsnapper is a twisted seeded pastry from Denmark. These seeded twists can also be found in Sweden and Norwegian areas.

If you love everything bagels, you will definitely enjoy these delicious seedy twists.

Makes about: 18-24 twists

Takes about: 2 hours (not including the dough recipe)

Difficulty: 2 out of 5

Prep:

Make the Danish Pastry Dough - find the recipe here, but only use half the pastry dough because the full dough recipe makes about 50 twists.

- I have no idea if store bought dough will work the same, but you can always test it out and let me and everyone else know.

Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet and set aside.

Ingredients:

150 grams unsalted butter - room temperature

5 tablespoons caster sugar

50 grams poppy seeds

1/4 cup flour for dusting

1 egg

75 grams poppy seeds

75 grams sesame seeds

Instructions:

- Step 1 - Make Dough If Not Yet Bought or Made

This dough does not take a lot of time, but it still takes a few hours. I recommend making the dough the night before, so the treats can be baked the next morning.

The dough recipe makes enough dough to make about 50 twists, so I would either cut the recipe in half, make 50 twists, or try making one of the other recipes that involves the danish pastry dough.

- Step 2 - Make Butter Spread Filling

In a small bowl mix the 150 grams of unsalted butter until smooth.

Once the butter has been creamed mix in 5 tablespoons of caster sugar and 50 grams of poppy seeds.

Mix butter until dotted evenly with poppy seeds.

- Step 3 - Roll Out Dough

Sprinkle a little flour on the counter and roll the dough out until it is only a few millimeters thick.

The full 1/4 cup of flour is not required. It is only used to help the dough not stick to the counter. Use the flour to your discretion.

- Step 4 - Fill Dough

Fill one half of the dough (the long side) with the poppy seed filling leaving a 1/4 inch of the edge clear of any filling.

Fill the long side, so you can make short twists, but you will be able to make more twists.

Spread it out at evenly as possible.

- Step 5 - Fold Dough

Fold the clean side over-top the filled side folding the dough exactly in half.

Pinch the open ends closed to keep the filling in.

- Step 6 - Egg Wash Dough

Lightly mix 1 egg in a small bowl and spread it along the top of the dough.

Do not use all the egg wash or toss it because it will be used later as well.

- Step 7 - Top the Dough

In a small bowl mix 75 grams of poppy seeds and 75 grams of sesame seeds until well combined and then spread the mixed seeds on top of the egg washed dough until filly covered.

Bad news - lots of the seeds will fall off.

- Step 8 - Cut the Dough

Cut the dough diagonally into 1 1/2 to 2 inch thick strips.

- Step 9 - Twist Dough

Twist each strip twice to create two twists - what this means is that the ends will still be the "tops," which is the end covered in seeds.

The great thing about this dough is it is extremely stretchy, so even though it does not look like it can twist twice, it will.

Using the egg wash ro coat all the dough that is not covered in seeds (mostly the middle).

- Step 10 - Let Twists Rest

Let the twists rest for 30 minutes. As they are resting, preheat the over to 425 degrees F.

- Step 11 - Bake

Once they have rested for some time place them in the oven and bake for 5 minutes at 425 degrees F and then reduce the heat to 400 degrees F and bake for another 15 minutes or until the bottoms and tops are golden brown.

- Step 12 - Cool

Let the danishes cool completely on a cooling rack.

- Step 13 - Enjoy These Lovely Twists

Once danishes are completely cooled enjoy these delicious little bites with coffee, tea, or just eat them. Don't think about it too hard, just eat them.

I found this recipe in Trine Hahnemann's baking book "Scandinavian Baking,"​ and kept most everything the same, but changed some of the measurements. Not because I didn't enjoy Trine's, but because that was all the poppy seeds I had and I wanted a balance of the two seeds.