Servings: 8 cakes
Calories: 625kcal
Equipment
- Wooden cylinder
- Mixer
- Measuring cups
- brush
Ingredients
- Dough:
- 10 cups Flour
- 3 cups Milk
- 2 tablespoons Fresh yeast
- 10 tablespoons Unsalted butter room temperature
- 6 Egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- Cover & Optional Toppings:
- 1 cup Honey or sweetener of choice
- Crushed walnuts
- Ground cinnamon
- Coconut flakes
- Crushed or flaked almonds
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix warm milk, butter, yolks, and vanilla into the dry mix.
- Knead until smooth, then let the dough rise for an hour.
- Punch down the dough, divide it, roll it into ropes, and wrap it around a cylinder.
- Sprinkle with sugar and rest for 10-15 minutes while preheating the oven.
- Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove, cool briefly, and slide off the cylinder.
- Brush with honey and add your preferred toppings.
- Slice and enjoy while warm or reheat briefly.
Notes
- Make sure the milk is warm, not hot. Hot milk can kill the yeast, resulting in a flat and dense cake.
- Don't over-knead the dough as it can cause the gluten to develop too much, making it difficult to shape.
- For added flavor, you can use flavored extracts such as almond or lemon extract instead of vanilla extract.
- Experiment with different toppings to find your favorite combination. You can also use chocolate chips, dried fruits, or sprinkles.
Nutrition
Calories: 625kcal
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