Poppy seeds are often a key ingredient in baked goods for their delicious, nutty flavor. Poppy seeds can also be part of salads or pasta dishes to add some texture and crunch to the dish. Different types of poppy seeds have different nutritional components, but the seeds are generally healthy and provide calcium and other nutrients needed in your diet. Poppy seeds are harvested from the opium poppy plant and need to be toasted before being used in dishes to bring out their natural flavor.
Step 1
Purchase poppy seeds from your local grocery store. Most store-bought poppy seeds are already toasted, but you can purchase raw seeds as well. The seeds are dark blue, black or white depending on the plant.
Step 2
Place the poppy seeds in a skillet over medium-high heat to toast them on the stove top. The poppy seeds should form a single layer in the skillet. Stir the poppy seeds frequently and continue to cook until the seeds are fragrant, approximately two to three minutes, according to the website A Pinch Of.
Step 3
Line a cookie sheet with a single layer of poppy seeds to bake. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the poppy seeds in the oven for five to seven minutes, turning over once during cooking.
Step 4
Place the seeds on a plate to cool after they have been toasted. You can immediately use toasted poppy seeds in your recipes, eat them plain or store them in an airtight container for future use.
Things You'll Need
- Skillet
- Cookie sheet
- Plate
- Airtight container
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