Hungarian Kolache (Nut Roll)

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Wait until it is activated before adding to dry ingredients.

2. 2

   Mix together dry ingredients.

3. 3

   Stir in slightly beaten eggs and melted butter, sour cream and dissolved yeast.

4. 4

   Mix well.

5. 5

   Let dough rest for 10 minutes, covered with a mixing bowl with some flour underneath to prevent dough from sticking.

6. 6

   Divide into 4 egual parts.

7. 7

   Roll out separately onto a floured board into a 14 x 12 rectangle.

8. 8

   Spread with 1/4 of nut mixture and cover entire dough.

9. 9

   Begin to roll up jelly roll fashion from the 12 inch side.

10. 10

    Seal edge.Tuck ends under Put seam side down on cookie sheet covered with parchment paper.

11. 11

    Cover with clean cloth.

12. 12

    Continue to roll and fill dough covering each with cloth.

13. 13

    Let rise for one hour or until double in bulk.

14. 14

    You can place 2 rolls on one cookie sheet.

15. 15

    Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned.

16. 16

    Transfer to a wire rack and cool.

17. 17

    Can be frozen.