poppy seed bun

Dotted bread roll

A poppy seed bun is a bread roll topped with poppy seeds, the tiny blue-black seeds of the poppy plant.

The seeds add mild nutty flavor and distinctive appearance.

Poppy seed buns are common for hamburgers and sandwiches, particularly in American diners and backyard cookouts: I'll take my burger on a poppy seed bun.

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crust · bakery · deli · deli counter · Jewish bakery · sandwich · hamburger · soft · fluffy · yeast · dough · egg wash · golden · toasted · buttery · caraway · bagel · roll

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bread type

poppy seed buncrispbread

Dry, flat rye cracker

matzo · flatbread · sliced bread · cracker · tortilla

seed/grain type

poppy seed buneverything bagel

Roll with multiple toppings

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G