How to Make Nut Rolls - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nut rolls are a traditional pastry that is commonly enjoyed during the holiday season, especially in Eastern European countries such as Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia. These sweet and nutty treats are often made with a rich, buttery dough and filled with a mixture of ground nuts, sugar, and sometimes spices. Nut rolls are a delicious and comforting dessert that is perfect for sharing with friends and family.

There are many variations of nut rolls, with different fillings and dough reci...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup warm milk
  • 1 ounce active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 3 cups white sugar, divided
  • 2 1/4 cups melted butter, divided
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ pint sour cream
  • 7 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ pounds ground walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Optional)
  • 2 large egg whites, beaten

Information

  • Servings: 35
  • Yield: 7 rolls

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking trays with parchment paper.
  • Mix together warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix together 1 cup sugar, 1 cup melted butter, 3 eggs, and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in sour cream. Add flour and yeast mixture; mix and knead until dough comes together. Divide dough into 7 equal pieces.
  • Stir together remaining 2 cups sugar and 1 1/4 cups melted butter in a second large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Mix in walnuts until coated. Stir in cinnamon and vanilla. Divide filling into 7 equal amounts.
  • Roll each dough piece into a rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick; brush the tops with some beaten egg whites. Spread an equal amount of filling on top of each rectangle, leaving a border around the edges. Brush borders lightly with egg whites, then roll up each rectangle lengthwise, jelly roll-style. Place each roll, seam-side down, onto the prepared baking trays and brush the tops with egg whites.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Cool completely before slicing to serve.
  • Nutrition

    496 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 122mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 198mg