For the LOVE of Fresh Herbs

I had an order of herbs and seasonings come in yesterday. There is nothing better than ordering wholesale and getting loads of herbs for a great low cost. Check it out at (http://www.sfherb.com/) I order with a friend. We spilt ingredients and the shipping cost. I can't wait to use some of my poppy seeds in my favorite recipe using poppy seeds!

This is a fantastic recipe that I fell in love with. Growing up one of our favorite neighbors would bring these heavenly sweet rolls by every holiday season. When I graduated and was spending the holidays away from home I NEEDED this recipe inorder to survive the holiday homesick blues. Connie, the loving neighbor consented and here it is. Over the years I have found that they are too delicious to save for just the holidays. Bake up a batch and taste the love!

Connie's Buttermilk Poppy Seed Rolls

2 pkgs of yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
3 t. sugar
1 t. salt
1/2 t. soda
1/2 c. oil
4 1/2 c. flour

Dissolve yeast in water. Heat buttermilk till warm. Add sugar, salt, soda, yeast mixture, oil, & flour. Mix and knead 15 times. Dough may be sticky. Cover bowl & let rise 15 minutes. Punch down. Roll out in large rectangle. Top with sauce.

Sauce:
1/2c. butter
8 oz. cream cheese
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. poppy seeds
1 t. vanilla or almond extract

Directions:
Cream butter and cheese with brown sugar & poppy seeds. Add flavoring. Blend well. Spread on top of dough. Roll up like jelly roll & cut in 1 inch slices. Place in pan (not touching, but close.) Let rise 30 minutes. Bake 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Ice with powdered sugar water & vanilla glaze.