💖The Glorious Walnut Swirl Roll🌰
Description
This recipe creates an irresistibly soft and rich yeast dough, generously filled with a moist, aromatic mixture of finely ground walnuts and warming spices. It is rolled into a beautiful swirl that bakes up golden, tender, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
For the Walnut Filling:
For the Glaze:
Instructions
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Activate Yeast
Warm the Milk until lukewarm and add in it 1 packet of Dry Yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
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Mix
In a large bowl, combine the Flours, 1 TS Sugar, and Salt.
Then add the activated Yeast Mixture, and the rest of the Dough ingredients.
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Knead
Knead thoroughly until the Dough is smooth and cohesive.
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First Rise
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (1 hour at least).
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Filling Preparation
In a Saucepan, bring the Milk, Sugar, and Vanilla Sugar to a boil.
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Combine
Pour the Ground Walnuts in the hot Milk Mixture.
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Stir quickly, then add the Cinnamon and Rum.
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Let the Filling cool down completely.
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Once cool, you may lightly beat the reserved 2 Egg Whites.
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And gently fold them into the Walnut Mixture.
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Prepare Dough
Divide it into 2 equal parts.
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Roll out
Roll each part into a thin rectangle.
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Spread Filling
Evenly spread half of the Walnut Filling over each rectangle, leaving a small margin around the edges.
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Tightly roll up the Dough, starting from the longer side, into a firm log (strudel).
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Glaze
Whisk together the Glaze ingredients.
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Add 1 TS of the Filling.
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Place the Rolls seam-down on a Baking Sheet lined with Parchment Paper.
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Brush the Rolls with this Glaze.
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Second Rise
Let them rest for a second rise for 30 minutes.
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Bake
Bake for 30 minutes at 180°C, until golden brown.
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Serve
Let cool completely under a clean cloth. Dust generously with Powdered Sugar before slicing.
