How to Make Aunt Betty's Hungarian Nut Roll - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something incredibly comforting about traditional family recipes, passed down through generations, that evoke a sense of nostalgia and warmth. Aunt Betty's Hungarian Nut Roll is one such recipe that has been enjoyed by our family for as long as I can remember, and it always brings back memories of gatherings and celebrations throughout the years. The sweet, nutty filling encased in a soft, fluffy dough is a true labor of love, and the flavors and aromas that fill the kitchen while it ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • warm water as needed
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons shortening (such as Crisco®)
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla-butternut flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups warm milk
  • 6 egg whites
  • 8 cups chopped pecans
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 48 rolls

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in a bowl according to package instructions. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  • While yeast softens, combine sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons shortening, butter, egg yolks, egg, vanilla-butternut flavoring, nutmeg, and salt in a mixing bowl. Beat using an electric mixer until creamy and thoroughly combined.
  • Combine flour, milk, and yeast mixture in a separate bowl; mix into egg mixture until well combined and a dough forms. Set aside to rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Knead risen dough down gently; cut into 4 equal pieces. Set the pieces aside and let rise for an additional 20 minutes.
  • While rolls rise, beat egg whites using an electric mixer in a mixing bowl until stiff. Add pecans, sugar, honey, and vanilla extract; beat to combine.
  • Roll out each piece of dough using a lightly floured rolling pin on a lightly floured work surface, to approximately 13x18-inch rectangles, 1/4-inch thick.
  • Spread pecan mixture approximately 1/4-inch thick onto the dough. Roll up dough, beginning from the side. Place rolls 2 1/2-inches apart on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    303 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 76mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 138mg