Nut Rolls Recipe

This nut roll is made with soft yeast dough and a rich walnut filling. I make it for holidays and special family moments, and it always comes out tender, comforting, and full of flavor.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 35

1 30

Total Time 2 35

Servings: 4 People

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Eastern European

Calories: 290

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Dough

½ cup Milk Warm not hot
2 packets Active dry yeast Not instant
½ cup Granulated sugar Plus 1 teaspoon for yeast
1 teaspoon Salt Fine
1 cup Butter Softened
1 cup Sour cream Full fat
3 large Eggs Lightly beaten
5½ cups All-purpose flour Plus more for rolling

Walnut Filling

1 pound Walnuts Finely ground
1 cup Sugar Granulated
¼ cup Milk Room temperature
2 tablespoons Butter Melted
1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional

Equipment

1 Stand mixer With dough hook
1 Large mixing bowl For rising dough
1 Food processor For grinding walnuts
1 Rolling pin Any style
1 Baking sheets Lined with parchment
1 Pastry brush Optional, for egg wash

Method

Step 1:

Warm the milk until just warm to the touch. Stir in the yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

Step 2:

Add the yeast mixture to a stand mixer bowl. Add remaining sugar, salt, butter, eggs, sour cream, and 1 cup flour. Mix on medium speed.

Step 3:

Gradually add the remaining flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms and pulls away from the bowl.

Step 4:

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled.

Step 5:

Mix ground walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and milk until a thick, spreadable filling forms.

Step 6:

Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Keep unused dough covered.

Step 7:

Roll one piece into a rectangle about 12×10 inches. Spread filling evenly, leaving a small border.

Step 8:

Roll tightly from the long side, seal the edges, and place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet.

Step 9:

Cover rolls loosely and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 10:

Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

This recipe makes 4 nut rolls. Let the rolls cool fully before slicing or the filling may smear. If the dough feels sticky, add flour slowly. Even if a roll cracks slightly, it will still taste great.