Best 7 Hungarian Kolache Nut Roll Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of Hungarian Kifli and Kolache, two iconic pastries that showcase the rich culinary heritage of Hungary. Kifli, also known as Hungarian crescent cookies, captivates with its delicate, flaky texture and a variety of delectable fillings. Whether you prefer the classic poppy seed filling, the sweet and tangy lekvar (plum jam), or the nutty embrace of walnut filling, each bite of Kifli promises a symphony of flavors.

Kolache, on the other hand, takes the indulgence a step further with its enticing swirled patterns and a filling that bursts with flavor. From the traditional lekvar filling, a sweet and aromatic plum jam, to the irresistible walnut filling, each Kolache offers a unique taste experience. And for a truly indulgent treat, try the Nut Roll, a Kolache filled with a generous helping of walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and poppy seeds, all enveloped in a tender and flaky dough.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HUNGARIAN KOLACHE (NUT ROLL)



Hungarian Kolache (Nut Roll) image

I have been making this recipe for many years. Have given it to many of my friends who also make it. They have no problems with this recipe. Easy and good.

Provided by jrbennett

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup warm water
2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry yeast (not rapid rise)
1 teaspoon sugar
6 1/2 cups flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted and cooled
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup sour cream
1 lb walnuts, ground fine
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Wait until it is activated before adding to dry ingredients.
  • Mix together the flour sugar and salt.
  • Stir in eggs, melted butter, sour cream and dissolved yeast.
  • Mix well.
  • Let dough rest for 10 minutes, covered with a mixing bowl with some flour underneath to prevent dough from sticking.
  • Divide into 4 egual parts.
  • Roll out separately onto a floured board into a 14 x 12 rectangle.
  • Spread with 1/4 of nut mixture and cover dough to within one inch from the edge.
  • Begin to roll up jelly roll fashion from the 12 inch side.
  • Seal edge.Tuck ends under Put seam side down on cookie sheet covered with parchment paper.
  • Cover with clean cloth.
  • Continue to roll and fill dough covering each with cloth.
  • Let rise for one hour or until double in bulk.
  • You can place 2 rolls on one cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and cool.
  • Can be frozen.

HUNGARIAN NUT ROLLS



Hungarian Nut Rolls image

It isn't officially the holidays until I've made this treasured nut roll recipe from my husband's grandmother. The apple-walnut filling is moist, subtly sweet and flavorful. -Donna Bardocz, Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sour cream
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4-1/2 cups ground walnuts
1 large apple, peeled and grated
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the sugar, salt, butter, sour cream, eggs and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for until smooth, 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, egg and cinnamon. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat; gently stir in walnuts and apple. Cool completely., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 4 portions. Roll each into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

AUNT BETTY'S HUNGARIAN NUT ROLL



Aunt Betty's Hungarian Nut Roll image

This recipe was from my favorite aunt. Our family always looked forward to going to her home, and she would always serve this delicious Hungarian nut roll.

Provided by john zelahy

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
warm water as needed
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
1 ½ tablespoons shortening (such as Crisco®)
½ cup butter, melted
5 egg yolks
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla-butternut flavoring
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups warm milk
6 egg whites
8 cups chopped pecans
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in a bowl according to package instructions. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  • While yeast softens, combine sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons shortening, butter, egg yolks, egg, vanilla-butternut flavoring, nutmeg, and salt in a mixing bowl. Beat using an electric mixer until creamy and thoroughly combined.
  • Combine flour, milk, and yeast mixture in a separate bowl; mix into egg mixture until well combined and a dough forms. Set aside to rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Knead risen dough down gently; cut into 4 equal pieces. Set the pieces aside and let rise for an additional 20 minutes.
  • While rolls rise, beat egg whites using an electric mixer in a mixing bowl until stiff. Add pecans, sugar, honey, and vanilla extract; beat to combine.
  • Roll out each piece of dough using a lightly floured rolling pin on a lightly floured work surface, to approximately 13x18-inch rectangles, 1/4-inch thick.
  • Spread pecan mixture approximately 1/4-inch thick onto the dough. Roll up dough, beginning from the side. Place rolls 2 1/2-inches apart on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 76.2 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

HUNGARIAN NUT ROLL (KOLACHE)



HUNGARIAN NUT ROLL (KOLACHE) image

Categories     Bread     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas

Yield 4 TO 6 ROLLS

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients
6 to 6 1/2 cups sifted flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoon sugar
2 yeast cakes or 2 packages dry yeast
1/2 cup warm milk
1 cup sour cream
2 sticks butter or margarine, melted or very soft
3 eggs, beaten
NUT FILLING:
1 to 2 pounds ground nuts
(about 1 1/2 pounds walnuts or 3/4 poundspecans)
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 sticks butter or margarine melted
2 eggs
1 large apple grated
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • NUT FILLING PREPARATION: Combine all ingredients except the butter. Now that you have done that, add the meltedbutter and mix well. Heat in large saucepan until the ingredients blend well and thicken slightly. Spread on rolled dough after the mixture has cooled. This makes more filling than needed for the abovenut rolls. You can freeze any extra and use as a topping for an apple pie or coffee cake recipes and baked apples. DOUGH PREPARATION Dissolve yeast in milk. Combine the rest of the ingredients; add yeast and milk mixture, blending very well. Divide dough into four parts depending on length of nut roll Roll about 1/4 inch thick, spread with nut filling (recipe above) and roll up jelly roll fashion. Let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Makes four large or six medium rolls. You can freeze the rest or give to friends.

CLASSIC HUNGARIAN RAISIN NUT ROLL - DIOS KALACS



Classic Hungarian Raisin Nut Roll - Dios Kalacs image

This is my adaptation of my father-in-law's Dios Kalacs recipe. He would make this at Christmas. Later in his life he spent much time learning how to make his Hungarian mother's nut roll, which he had enjoyed as a child. It is especially wonderful in the morning warmed in the microwave.

Provided by Cooking CF

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup milk, warm
4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
6 -6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons sugar
1 cup sour cream, room temperature
3/4 cup butter, very soft
3 eggs, beaten, room temperature
1/4 cup butter, for basting before and after baking
1 1/2 cups golden raisins, soaked in warm water 2 to 3 hours
2 cups pecans, finely chopped or 2 cups walnuts, may be used
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg white, beaten to soft peaks

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2005.4, Fat 103.7, SaturatedFat 41.4, Cholesterol 295.7, Sodium 982.2, Carbohydrate 243.2, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 81, Protein 36.3

HUNGARIAN WALNUT COOKIES



Hungarian Walnut Cookies image

As a child, I always looked forward to eating these goodies at Christmastime. Now I make them for my own family. -Sharon Kurtz, Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3 large egg whites
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar
3-1/2 cups ground walnuts
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until blended. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Divide dough into 3 portions. Shape each into a disk. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. For filling, in a small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on medium after each addition until well blended. Stir in walnuts., Generously coat a work surface with confectioners' sugar. Roll 1 portion of dough into a 12-in. square about 1/8 in. thick, sprinkling with additional confectioners' sugar as necessary to coat well. Cut into sixteen 3-in. squares., Shape 2 teaspoons filling into a small log about 2 in. long. Place diagonally onto a square. Overlap opposite corners of dough over filling; pinch tightly to seal. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Bake until bottoms are golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. , Freeze option: Freeze cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving. If desired, dust with additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CABINKAT'S SWEET KOLACHé NUT ROLL



Cabinkat's Sweet Kolaché Nut Roll image

I begged my Tanté Enna for years for this recipe, she finally gave it to me on her 93rd birthday, the year before she passed away. We had always had this for a traditional Christmas morning nut roll to have with our coffee. It took me a couple of years to get right, but I finally perfected it when I let the yeast sit too long. Now, I am the Kolaché baker of the family and Mom just enjoys them.

Provided by CabinKat

Categories     Breads

Time 1h55m

Yield 2 Large Loaves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (4 1/2 teaspoon) packages dry yeast
1 cup water, lukewarm (110 )
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, melted
1 teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 (16 ounce) bag walnuts, chopped fine

Steps:

  • In very large bowl, dissolve yeast in water and let set until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Add melted butter, salt, egg yolks, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Mix well.
  • Add flour to mix slowly until it forms nice dough. Should not be tacky. Add a bit more flour if needed.
  • Cover bowl and let raise in warm place 1 hour.
  • In mean time, beat egg whites with mixer until frothy or foamy. Add 1 cup sugar, slowly until stiff peak forms. Fold in vanilla, cinnamon, and walnuts. You can use Black walnuts if preferred.
  • When dough has risen, cut into 2 equal parts. Roll out on floured surface until you get a 12 X 18 (give or take) sheet. Spread nut mixture onto surface and leave 1 inch space all around. Roll like you would a jellyroll or pinwheel. Use water at last open area to seal, fold or tuck under slightly left to right sides. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet length-wise and repeat with second one.
  • Preheat oven 375º degrees.
  • Once both are placed on cookie sheet, poke with fork in about 5 areas on each to let dough breath. Cover with light towel and let rise about 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove towel, place in center rack in oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Should be golden brown.
  • Brush with melted butter if preferred.
  • When completely cooled, cut into 1" slices and pat with butter, serve with coffee (if preferred).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1896.5, Fat 123.7, SaturatedFat 37.1, Cholesterol 216.4, Sodium 977.5, Carbohydrate 172.1, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 60.1, Protein 39

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality ingredients. This means using fresh, unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, and high-quality flour.
  • Make sure your yeast is active. If you're not sure, you can test it by dissolving it in a little warm water and sugar. If it starts to bubble after a few minutes, it's active and ready to use.
  • Don't overwork the dough. Overworking will make the dough tough. Just knead it until it's smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place. This will help it to double in size and become light and fluffy.
  • Don't overfill the rolls. If you do, they'll be difficult to close and they may burst open in the oven.
  • Bake the rolls until they're golden brown. This will ensure that they're cooked through.

Conclusion:

Hungarian Kolache Nut Roll is a delicious and festive pastry that's perfect for any occasion. With its sweet, nutty filling and delicate dough, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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