Cabinkat'S Sweet Kolaché Nut Roll - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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 375\u00b0 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).