Walnut Pastry Rolls
Walnut Pastry Rolls is Head to the store and pick up warm water, butter, confectioners' sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Instructions
In a small saucepan, cook and stir 1-1/2 cups sugar and 1 cup evaporated milk until mixture comes to a boil.
Transfer to a large bowl; stir in walnuts and honey. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into walnut mixture. Cover and refrigerate filling for at least 2 hours.
For dough, in a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, salt and remaining sugar; cut in butter until crumbly.
Add the yeast mixture, egg yolks and remaining evaporated milk; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Turn onto a floured surface. Punch dough down; divide into four portions.
Roll each portion into a 15-in. x 11-in. rectangle.
Spread walnut filling to within 1/2 in. of edges.
Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under.
Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Brush 2 tablespoons milk over tops and sides of rolls.
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
Combine confectioners' sugar and enough remaining milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over warm rolls.