Classic Hungarian Raisin Nut Roll Dios Kalacs Recipes

CLASSIC HUNGARIAN RAISIN NUT ROLL - DIOS KALACS

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in warm milk in large bowl of electric mixer. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Add sour cream, butter and eggs to milk mixture and blend well.
• Mix 6 cups flour, salt, and sugar and add to mixture in bowl. Mix untill well combined and dough is easy to handle. Add more flour if dough is sticky to touch.
• Turn dough out onto floured board. Divide into 4 equal portions.
• Make filling:.
• Combine raisins, nuts, sugar and extracts.
• Beat egg white until soft peaks form.
• Fold egg white into raisin mixture.
• Divide filling into 4 equal protions.
• Roll each dough ball to 1/4 inch thickness and spread with 1/4th of the filling. Roll up lenghtwise into jelly roll shape and curve roll. Place on baking sheet with the seam side down. Be sure all edges are sealed. Brush rolls with melted butter
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown. Take out of oven and brush again with melted butter.

KALACS (HUNGARIAN SWEET BREAD)

Steps:

• Make a sponge dough from the 1 cup warm milk, 2 teaspoons dry yeast, 1 cup flour and 1 teaspoon sugar.
• Work together with hands and let rise.
• Mix in other ingredients and work until dough separates from hands and board.
• Let dough rise again until double its size.
• Place in two greased pans; brush top with beaten egg.
• Place in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• After removing from oven, cover with damp towel and dry towel until cool. This will make a soft crust.
• Makes 2 pans.