Hungarian Chocolate Swirl Rolls (also known as Csokis Csiga in Hungary) are tender, yeasted pastry rolls filled with rich chocolate and rolled into spirals, often enjoyed as a breakfast treat or dessert. Here’s a traditional-style recipe to make them at home:
🥐 Hungarian Chocolate Swirl Rolls (Csokis Csiga)
Ingredients
For the dough:
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3 ¾ cups (450g) all-purpose flour
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1 packet (7g) instant yeast
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¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
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1 tsp salt
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1 cup (240ml) warm milk
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1 large egg
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½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the chocolate filling:
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½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
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Optional: ½ tsp cinnamon or a splash of rum for flavor
For brushing:
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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Optional: powdered sugar for dusting after baking
Instructions
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Make the Dough:
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In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
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Add the warm milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix until a soft dough forms.
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Knead for about 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
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Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
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Prepare the Chocolate Filling:
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Mix together the sugar, cocoa powder, and softened butter until smooth. Add cinnamon or rum if using.
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Roll and Fill:
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On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle (about 12×18 inches or 30×45 cm).
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Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the dough.
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Roll up the dough tightly from the long edge to form a log.
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Slice into 12–15 even pieces.
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Second Rise:
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Place rolls on a parchment-lined baking tray or in a greased baking dish, spaced slightly apart.
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Cover and let rise for another 30–45 minutes.
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Bake:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Brush tops with beaten egg.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and baked through.
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Finish:
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Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
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Best enjoyed warm, perhaps with a cup of coffee or tea!
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