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Hungarian Walnut Rolls

Classic Hungarian Walnut Rolls filled with sweet spiced walnut filling, wrapped in buttery yeasted pastry. A cozy, old-world dessert perfect for holidays.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Eastern European, Hungarian
Servings 12 slices
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups walnuts halves or pieces, ground
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon rum or vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • zest of a lemon optional
  • egg wash 1 egg whisked with water

Instructions
 

  • Warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Combine with flour, sugar, salt, and butter. Knead until smooth. Let rise until doubled.
  • Mix ground walnuts, powdered sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, and rum/vanilla.
  • Divide dough, roll into rectangles, spread filling, roll up into spirals, seal, and let rise.
  • Place rolls on baking sheet, let rise until puffed.
  • Brush with egg wash and bake until golden. Let cool before slicing.

Notes

Save dusting with powdered sugar for serving. Leftovers keep well when tightly wrapped. Reheat before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal
Keyword Christmas Treat, Hungarian Pastry, Traditional Dessert, Walnut Rolls
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