Checking through the ingredients, this dough is built from yeast, flour, water, oil, and salt—no butter, milk, or cheese anywhere in sight, and the onion-poppy filling is just onions, oil, poppy seeds, and salt. That makes these chewy, golden rolls a naturally easy fit for a dairy free table without any extra fuss. The dough itself is the star here: a slow rise gives it that classic tender-yet-chewy bialy texture, with a thin crust that turns deep golden and crisp in a hot oven. The real payoff is that signature dimpled center, packed with sweet, slow-cooked onions and a scatter of poppy seeds that turn toasty and fragrant as they bake. Pull these warm off the sheet pan and you've got a bakery-style bread that holds its own with nothing more than a good cup of coffee. It's a satisfying weekend baking project that fits neatly into a dairy free routine.
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In a large mixing bowl, stir together the yeast, sugar, and warm water and let stand for 5 minutes, until foamy and fragrant.
Add the flour, kosher salt, and 1 tbsp neutral oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes, until the dough is smooth, slightly tacky, and springs back slowly when poked.
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