Walnut Nut Rolls Nut Roll
Experience the irresistible charm of Walnut Nut Rolls, a classic dessert that blends tender, buttery pastry with a rich, spiced walnut filling. Perfectly balancing sweetness and texture, this recipe combines finely ground walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a touch of honey to create a luscious, aromatic center. The soft, yeast-based dough is rolled with care, baked to a golden perfection, and brushed with a glossy egg wash for a beautiful finish. Ideal for holiday spreads, special occasions, or simply indulging with a cup of coffee, these homemade nut rolls are a must-try treat. With straightforward steps and impressive results, this recipe is your guide to creating bakery-worthy pastries right in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Milk
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Walnuts, finely ground
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 0.25 cup Milk (for filling)
- 1 large Egg yolk (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, warm 1 cup of milk until it’s lukewarm (about 110°F). Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the milk, stir gently, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and mix it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
While the dough rises, prepare the walnut filling. In a medium bowl, combine the finely ground walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, honey, and 1/4 cup milk. Mix until you have a spreadable paste. Set aside.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Roll one portion out into a rectangle (about 12x10 inches). Spread half of the walnut filling evenly across the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Starting from the longer side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam and tuck the ends underneath. Repeat with the second portion of dough and remaining filling.
Place both rolls seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely with a towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash over the tops of the rolls.
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch. If the rolls brown too quickly, tent them with aluminum foil halfway through baking.
Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4873 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 224.2 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.5 g | 262% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 893 mg | 298% | |
| Sodium | 2748 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 624.5 g | 227% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.9 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 227.7 g | ||
| Protein | 118.7 g | 237% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.0 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 875 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 33.1 mg | 184% | |
| Potassium | 2494 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
