Slovak Nut Rolls

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Walnut Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the ground walnuts, 1 cup sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix well and set aside. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Apricot Filling: In a separate medium bowl, mix the apricot preserves (lekvar) with lemon juice and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins Make the Dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together 1 cup sugar, 2 cups margarine, and 6 eggs until light and fluffy. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the sour cream and lukewarm milk to the mixture. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until a smooth dough forms that doesn't stick to your hands. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs First Rise: Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Recipe View 15 mins Divide and Roll: Punch down the dough and divide it into 7 or 8 equal-sized balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball into a rectangle, approximately 12x8 inches. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Fill and Roll: Brush each rectangle of dough with melted butter. Spread a generous layer of either the walnut filling or the apricot filling over the buttered dough. Roll the dough up tightly, starting from one of the long sides. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 4 hrs Second Rise: Place the rolled loaves on greased baking sheets, seam-side down. Let them stand for approximately 4 hours to rise before baking. (240 minutes)

Recipe View 25 mins Bake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush the tops of the loaves with the beaten egg yolk. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. (25 minutes)

Recipe View Cool: Let the baked rolls cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.