Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. evaporated milk
  • 1 c. water
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • dash of salt
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 2 egg whites, beaten
  • 1/2 c. oil, butter or margarine
  • 6 1/2 c. flour, sifted
  • 1 pkg. dry yeast
  • 3 Tbsp. warm water
  • Nut Filling

Method

  • Have milk lukewarm.
  • Mix yeast with 3 tablespoons warm water and add to milk.
  • To this, add sugar, salt, oil, then the egg yolks and egg whites.
  • Add the flour a little at a time.
  • Let rise in a warm place, covered, about 2 hours.
  • Then take 1 ball of dough at a time and roll out 1/2-inch thick on a floured board, being careful not to use a rolling pin very much, just stretch as much as possible with the hands.
  • Spread with nuts or other fillings such as poppyseed, prune or apricot filling.
  • Roll up like jelly roll and place on greased pan.
  • Cover and let rise for 15 minutes. Brush with milk and bake in 400° oven for 25 to 30 minutes.