Choose alternatives that hold batter consistency and help keep a light interior. These batters are sensitive to liquid ratios and acidity, both of which affect fluffiness and browning.
Yes. Start with Sesame Seeds at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
Use 1:1
Different colour and flavour. Works for crunch on top of bagels.
View full adjustment notes →On CupOrGram, 1 cup of poppy seeds is treated as 145 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Poppy Seeds cups to grams →Use Sesame Seeds at 1:1 — Different colour and flavour. Works for crunch on top of bagels. Mix as the original recipe directs, then taste and adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.