Spring in a Swirl: Slovakia's Savory Wild Garlic Rolls (Slimáky s Medvedím Cesnakom)
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A savory, garlicky swirl of yeasted dough and creamy wild garlic filling.
Ingredients
For the Egg Wash
Instructions
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, crumble the fresh yeast and mix it with the sugar until it liquefies. If using dry yeast, dissolve it in the lukewarm water with the sugar and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, combine the sifted flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the activated yeast mixture, olive oil, and the remaining water. Mix everything together and knead for 5-7 minutes until you have a smooth, elastic, and non-sticky dough. Place the dough in a bowl, cover it, and let it rise in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until it has doubled in size. The cold fermentation develops a richer flavor.
Make the Filling
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the cream cheese spread with the egg yolk, vegetable seasoning powder, and salt.
Assemble the Rolls
Once the dough has risen, place it on a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a rectangle approximately ¾ cm thick. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border along one long edge. Sprinkle the chopped wild garlic generously over the cream cheese layer. Starting from the long edge opposite the clean border, tightly roll the dough into a log.
Cut and Bake
Carefully slice the log into 1.5-2 cm thick rounds; using a piece of thread can help create clean cuts without squashing the rolls. Arrange the rolls cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between them to expand. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and milk, and brush this wash over the top of each roll. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through. Serve warm.
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