Add the flour and poppy seeds and again make sure everything is very well mixed. Spoon the mixture into the bun cases. Usually a desert spoon per bun. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until they ...

beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the buns. Optionally, sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on top of the egg wash. Bake ...

The bun here is just as important as the toppings because Chicago dogs are always served the same type of bread: A steamed poppy seed bun. But why are poppy seed buns so crucial to a Chicago dog?