Nussschnecken - Nut Rolls

Method16 steps · about 1 hr 35 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Melt butter (½ cup) and heat milk (1 cup) to lukewarm.

   Uses ½ cup melted butter · 1 cup warm milk

2. 2

   Step 2: Add flour (4 cups), yeast, salt (1 tsp.), and sugar (1/2 cup) to a bowl and blend briefly.

   Uses 4 cups flour · 1 tbsp. instant yeast · 1 tsp. salt · 1/2 cup sugar

3. 3

   Step 3: Add egg yolks (2) and blend well.

   Uses 2 egg yolks

4. 4

   Step 4: Add melted butter and warm milk, and knead for about 5 min.

   Uses melted butter and lukewarm milk

5. 5

   Step 5: Allow the dough to rest for about 10 min.

   Dough rest · 10 minUses kneaded nut-roll dough

6. 6

   Step 6: In the meantime, preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit.

7. 7

   Step 7: Mix all ingredients for the filling in a medium sized bowl.

   Uses 1 cup sugar · 300 g ground nuts (i.e. hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds or a mix) · 2 egg whites · ½ cup heavy whipping cream · 1 tsp. almond extract · ½ tsp. cinnamon

8. 8

   Step 8: Roll dough out to a 1/4-inch thick rectangle.

   Uses rested yeast dough

9. 9

   Step 9: Spread the filling on top.

   Uses nut filling · rolled dough rectangle

10. 10

    Step 10: Roll up dough from the short end of the rectangle.

    Uses nut-covered dough

11. 11

    Step 11: Cut roll into 1-inch wide pieces.

    Uses filled dough roll

12. 12

    Step 12: Set on, a with parchment paper lined, baking sheet.

    Uses sliced nut rolls

13. 13

    Step 13: Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let raise for about 30 min.

    Proof rolls · 30 minUses shaped nut rolls

14. 14

    Step 14: Bake for 20-25 min.

    Bake nut rolls · 25 minUses proofed nut rolls

15. 15

    Step 15: In the meantime, mix powdered sugar (1 1/2 cups) and lemon juice or water (2 tbsp.) to a glaze.

    Uses 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar · 2 tbsp. lemon juice or water

16. 16

    Step 16: Spread glaze on the rolls while still warm.

    Uses sugar glaze · warm baked nut rolls