: the seed of a poppy used chiefly as a topping or flavoring for baked goods
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Sprinkle poppy seeds on the bread before baking.
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Russell recommends using it as a binding agent in poppy seed muffins, or baked goods that have walnuts or pumpkin seeds, all of which can help conceal its texture.—Angela Haupt, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025 Add poppy seeds to dressing; secure lid, and shake until fully combined.—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025 Pair with soy marinated beef sprinkled with poppy seeds or beef ravioli dusted with black pepper and cumin.—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 Flavors include the typical apricot, prune, and poppy seed, as well as a more unique walnut rendition.—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for poppy seed
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