Hungarian Walnut and Poppy Seed Rolls (Diós és Mákos Kalács)

📝 Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 250 ml warm milk
• 80 g sugar
• 7 g active dry yeast
• 1 egg
• 80 g butter (softened)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

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For the Walnut Filling (Diós):

• 200 g ground walnuts
• 100 g sugar
• 100 ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon

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For the Poppy Seed Filling (Mákos):

• 200 g ground poppy seeds
• 100 g sugar
• 100 ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon

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For Brushing:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tbsp milk

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

1. Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
3. Add yeast mixture, egg, butter, and vanilla.
4. Knead until smooth and elastic (8–10 minutes).
5. Cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled.

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2. Make the Fillings

Walnut Filling:

1. Heat milk and sugar.
2. Stir in ground walnuts, vanilla, and lemon zest.
3. Cook until thick, then cool.

Poppy Seed Filling:

1. Heat milk and sugar.
2. Add poppy seeds, vanilla, and lemon zest.
3. Cook until thick, then cool.

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3. Shape the Rolls

1. Divide dough into 2 parts.
2. Roll each into a rectangle (about 30×25 cm).
3. Spread walnut filling on one, poppy seed filling on the other.
4. Roll tightly into logs.
5. Place seam-side down on a lined baking tray.

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4. Final Proof

• Cover and let rise 30 minutes.

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5. Bake

1. Brush with egg yolk and milk.
2. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes until golden.