Authentic Hungarian Walnut Rolls

Ingredients:

Dough:

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 7 g dry yeast
• 250 ml warm milk
• 80 g sugar
• 100 g butter, softened
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Walnut Filling:

• 300 g ground walnuts
• 120 g sugar
• 120 ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon

For Brushing:

• 1 egg, beaten

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Instructions:

1. Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and let stand for 5–10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Add butter, egg yolks, vanilla, and the yeast mixture. Knead into a smooth dough.
4. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
5. For the filling, heat milk and sugar in a saucepan. Stir in walnuts, vanilla, and lemon zest. Let cool.
6. Roll the dough into a large rectangle.
7. Spread the walnut filling evenly over the dough.
8. Roll up tightly from the long side into a log.
9. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.
10. Let rest for 20 minutes.
11. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown.
12. Cool before slicing.

Serve: