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Hungarian Nut Rolls

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Hungarian Nut Rolls are a traditional holiday pastry filled with a rich blend of ground nuts, cinnamon, and grated apple, wrapped in a soft, yeasted dough and finished with a sweet drizzle of icing. Perfect for festive occasions or cozy treats.

Ingredients

1 cup ground walnuts

1 cup ground pecans

3/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)

2 eggs (for filling)

1 medium apple, grated

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 tablespoons butter, melted (for filling)

2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast (1 packet)

1/2 cup warm milk (105–115°F)

4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted

1/2 cup granulated sugar (for dough)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sour cream

2 eggs, beaten (for dough)

1/2 cup butter, melted or very soft (for dough)

1 cup confectioners’ sugar (for icing)

2–3 tablespoons milk (for icing)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground walnuts, pecans, 3/4 cup sugar, eggs, grated apple, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter.
  2. Transfer filling to a saucepan and cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Let cool.
  3. Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit 10–20 minutes until foamy.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine sifted flour, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, sour cream, beaten eggs, and melted butter. Add foamy yeast mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Divide dough into 4 to 6 equal portions.
  6. On a floured surface, roll out each dough portion to 1/4-inch thickness.
  7. Spread cooled filling evenly over each dough sheet.
  8. Roll each piece jellyroll-style, sealing edges and tucking ends underneath.
  9. Place rolls seam-side down on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  12. Bake rolls for 30–40 minutes, or until golden brown.
  13. Prepare icing by mixing confectioners’ sugar with milk until drizzling consistency is reached.
  14. Remove rolls from oven and cool slightly. Drizzle with icing.
  15. Allow icing to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

You can use all walnuts or all pecans, or substitute with hazelnuts or almonds.

Grated apple keeps the filling moist and adds subtle tartness.

Make mini rolls by cutting dough into smaller sections.

Dust with powdered sugar instead of icing for a simpler finish.

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before rolling out.

Freeze baked rolls tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.

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