Nut Rolls
These nut rolls feature a tender, yeast-risen dough with a ground walnut filling flavored with cinnamon, perfect for the holidays or Easter.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking trays with parchment paper.'}
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2
{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Cool completely before slicing to serve.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (35 servings total)