Hungarian Kifli Recipe Sour Cream

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: 3 cups (375 g), Sifted
• Unsalted butter: 1 cup (225 g), Cold and diced
• Granulated sugar: 2 tablespoons
• Salt: 1 teaspoon
• Sour cream: ½ cup (120 g), Full-fat for creaminess
• Active dry yeast: 2 teaspoons, Dissolved in warm water (About 110°F (43°C))
• Warm water: ⅓ cup (80 ml)
• Egg yolk: 1, For dough binding
• Ground walnuts: 1 cup (100 g), Finely ground for optimal texture
• Granulated sugar: ⅓ cup (70 g), To sweeten naturally
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon, For subtle flavor depth
• Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon, Freshly grated to add brightness
• Sour cream: ⅓ cup (80 g), Smooth and full-fat
• Egg yolk: 1, To enrich and add color
• Granulated sugar: 1 tablespoon, To enhance caramelization