The Best of Czech Desserts

Combine warm milk and yeast in a bowl; let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.

Add the yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 8-10 minutes.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Roll the risen dough into long ropes, about 1 inch thick.

Wrap the ropes around wooden dowels or rolling pins, overlapping slightly.

Brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.

Bake the wrapped dough in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before removing from the dowels.

Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream and chocolate sauce.

Garnish with crushed hazelnuts for added texture.

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