Here’s a classic Hungarian treat—Kakaós Csiga, or Chocolate Rolls. Soft, sweet, and swirled with cocoa, perfect for breakfast or as a snack with coffee or tea.
Kakaós Csiga (Hungarian Chocolate Rolls)
Ingredients (Makes 12–15 rolls)
For the dough:
500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
200 ml (3/4 cup) milk, lukewarm
50 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
1 packet (7 g) dry yeast
1 egg
80 g (1/3 cup) unsalted butter, melted
Pinch of salt
For the filling:
50 g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
50 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
For brushing / topping:
1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Prepare the dough:
In a small bowl, mix warm milk, 1 tsp sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
Add yeast mixture, egg, and melted butter.
Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
Prepare the filling:
Mix softened butter, sugar, and cocoa powder into a smooth paste.
Assemble the rolls:
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Roll dough into a rectangle, about 40×30 cm (16×12 inches).
Spread cocoa filling evenly over the dough.
Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log.
Cut into 3–4 cm (1–1.5 inch) slices.
Place rolls cut side up on a greased or parchment-lined baking tray.
Brush tops with beaten egg.
Bake:
Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Serve:
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
For extra richness, you can add a handful of chocolate chips to the filling.
Kakaós Csiga tastes even better the next day, lightly warmed in the oven or microwave.
You can also drizzle melted chocolate over the top for a fancier presentation.
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