German Poppy Seed Cake

Place flour in a mound on a clean work surface. Add salt then make a well in the center. Cut the cold butter into small pieces then add to the well along with eggs and sugar. Mix together with a knife until combined then quickly knead into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for about 30 minutes.

For the filling: Bring milk, poppy seeds, sugar, butter and lemon zest to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir in raisins and almonds.

On a floured work surface, roll dough out thinly then use to line the base and sides of a greased springform pan.

Spread the cooled filling over the dough. 

Roll out the remaining dough into a circle the size of the springform pan and place over filling, pressing edges to seal.

Bake on the middle rack in a preheated oven (200°C) (approximately 400°F) for 50 minutes. Remove cake from oven, let cool slightly, release from the springform pan and place on a cooling rack.