Hungarian Beigli – Christmas poppy seed and walnut roll cake

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Activate yeast:
   Mix yeast with lukewarm milk and a little sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

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2. Make the dough:
   In a bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
3. Add butter and rub until crumbly.
4. Add egg yolks and yeast mixture. Knead into a smooth dough.
5. Divide into 4 equal portions and let rest for 30 minutes.

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6. Prepare fillings:
   Heat milk with sugar until dissolved.
7. Divide into two bowls—mix one with walnuts, the other with poppy seeds.
8. Add vanilla and lemon zest. Let cool.

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9. Assemble rolls:
   Roll each dough portion into a rectangle.
10. Spread filling evenly (2 rolls with walnut, 2 with poppy seed).
11. Roll tightly and seal ends.

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Prick with a fork.

Prepare for baking:
Place on a lined tray.

Brush with egg yolk, let dry slightly, then brush with egg white.