Best 6 Hungarian Kolache Nut Roll Recipes

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When the winter chill sets in and the holidays draw near, there is no better way to warm your heart and home than with the enticing aroma of a freshly baked Hungarian Kolache Nut Roll. This traditional pastry, also known as povitica or орехова завиванка, is a beloved treat that captivates the senses with its swirled layers of sweet dough, nutty filling, and delicate icing. With its origins rooted in Central Europe, the Hungarian Kolache Nut Roll has become an iconic symbol of culinary heritage, cherished by families and communities across the globe. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a delectable journey through the history, variations, and secrets behind creating the perfect Hungarian Kolache Nut Roll, ensuring that your taste buds are tantalized and your kitchen is filled with an irresistible symphony of flavors.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HUNGARIAN NUT ROLLS



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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.

HUNGARIAN KOLACHE (NUT ROLL)



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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 WALNUT COOKIES



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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.

AUNT BETTY'S HUNGARIAN NUT ROLL



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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.

CABINKAT'S SWEET KOLACHé NUT ROLL



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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:

  • Use cold ingredients for the dough to prevent it from becoming too oily.
  • Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
  • Use a light touch when rolling out the dough to prevent it from tearing.
  • Be generous with the filling, but don't overstuff the rolls.
  • Bake the rolls until they are golden brown and puffed up.
  • Let the rolls cool slightly before glazing them.

Conclusion:

Hungarian Nut Rolls are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite fillings. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, you are sure to enjoy this classic recipe.

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