Hungarian Walnut and Poppy Seed Rolls, also known as Diós és Mákos Kalács, are traditional Hungarian pastries filled with walnut and poppy seed fillings. Here's a recipe to make these delicious rolls
Hungarian Walnut and Poppy Seed Rolls, also known as Diós és Mákos Kalács, are traditional Hungarian pastries filled with walnut and poppy seed fillings. Here's a recipe to make these delicious rolls:
*Ingredients:*
For the dough:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg, beaten
For the walnut filling:
- 1 cup ground walnuts
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the poppy seed filling:
- 1 cup ground poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
*Instructions:*
1. *Make the dough*: Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. Add flour, salt, melted butter, and beaten egg. Mix until a dough forms.
2. *Knead the dough*: Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. *Let it rise*: Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
4. *Prepare the fillings*: Mix the walnut and poppy seed fillings separately.
5. *Assemble the rolls*: Divide the dough into two parts. Roll out each part into a rectangle. Spread the walnut filling on one rectangle and the poppy seed filling on the other. Roll up each rectangle and cut into slices.
6. *Bake*: Bake the rolls in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
*Tips:*
- *Use high-quality ingredients*: Fresh yeast, good-quality flour, and real vanilla extract will make a difference in the taste and texture of the rolls.
- *Don't overmix*: Mix the dough just until the ingredients come together, and don't overmix the fillings.
Enjoy your delicious Hungarian Walnut and Poppy Seed Rolls!