Poppy Seed Twists - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
8 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 1/4 cups milk
Glaze
1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon milk
poppy seed

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0F.
Stir flour, baking powder and salt together.
Cut in butter or margarine until mixture is crumbly.
Add milk gradually, tossing with a fork, until mixture holds together and comes away from the side of the bowl.
Turn out on a lightly floured board and knead for a few minutes (10-12 times).
Break dough into 32 equal pieces and roll each piece into a round pencil-like strip about 6\" long.
Tie each strip in a loose knot and place on a greased baking sheet.
Mix slightly beaten egg yolk and milk together.
Brush the tops of the knots with the egg-milk mixture and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
Bake about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.