How to Make Kalacs (Hungarian Sweet Bread)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Combine 2 cups flour and the yeast in a large mixing bowl.

   Mix well, add the egg and beat well. , Knead, if you wish, or don't knead, just make sure that everything is well mixed. , Cover and put in warm place to rise for 1 hour to 1-1/2 hrs.
   
   The size of the dough should about double. ,,,,, Tuck the ends over to close the loaf.
   
   Repeat with the second half of the dough and the rest of the filling. , Bake at 350 °F (177 °C) for about 30 minutes until lightly browned. ,
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   Step 2: Heat milk

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   Step 3: butter

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   Step 4: salt in a pan until the butter is melted (about 115°F).

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   Step 5: Add the milk mixture to the flour and yeast.

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   Step 6: Add remainder of flour.

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   Step 7: Transfer to a greased bowl.

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   Step 8: While the dough is rising

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   Step 9: prepare filling (if you make it from scratch

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    Step 10: see recipe below

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    Step 11: but if you have the sweetened chestnut puree already

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    Step 12: then it's easy)

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    Step 13: After dough has risen

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    Step 14: put it out onto a floured bread board and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes.

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    Step 15: Divide the dough into two halves.

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    Step 16: Pat out or roll out each half with a rolling pin to about 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) thickness.

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    Step 17: Spread half the filling on the dough and roll the dough up like a jelly roll.

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    Step 18: Place each loaf in a greased loaf pan and let rise about 30 minutes.

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    Step 19: Finished.

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