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Hungarian Nut Rolls

These Hungarian Nut Rolls are a traditional, flavorful pastry filled with a rich, buttery nut mixture, making them perfect for holiday baking or special occasions.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hungarian
Keyword: Holiday, Pastry
Servings: 12 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Plastic Wrap

Ingredients

Nut Filling

  • 1.5 lbs Walnuts, ground
  • 0.5 lbs Pecans, ground
  • 2.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 large Apple, grated
  • 0.75 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup Butter, melted

Dough

  • 2 packages Dry yeast (or 2 yeast cakes)
  • 0.5 cup Warm milk (105-115°F)
  • 6 cups All-purpose flour, sifted (up to 6½ cups)
  • 6 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 0.75 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 3 large Eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Butter, melted or very soft

Icing

  • 2 cups Confectioners' sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp Milk

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground nuts, granulated sugar, eggs, grated apple, and cinnamon. Add the melted butter and stir until well mixed. Heat the mixture in a large saucepan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside to cool.
  • Dissolve the yeast in warm milk (105-115°F). Let it sit for 10-20 minutes until foamy. In a large mixing bowl, combine sifted flour, sugar, salt, sour cream, eggs, and melted butter. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture, blending everything thoroughly until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough into 4 or 6 portions.
  • Roll each portion of dough to about ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface. Spread a generous amount of cooled nut filling onto each rolled-out dough. Roll the dough up jellyroll style, making sure to seal the edges and tuck the ends under.
  • Place the rolls seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and allow the rolls to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the nut rolls for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • While the rolls are baking, mix together confectioners' sugar and milk to make a drizzle-consistency icing.
  • Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle with the prepared icing and allow to set before serving.

Notes

Enjoy these delightful, sweet, and nutty rolls as part of your holiday spread or with a cup of coffee!