MAPLE WALNUT ROLLS

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For old-fashioned flavor, you can't beat this attractive nut roll. The recipe makes four rolls, so you'll have enough to serve family and friends all through the holiday season. -Elleen Oberreuter, Danbury, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 rolls (14 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup water
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
FILLING:
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
5 cups ground walnuts
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat sour cream, butter and water to 120°-130°; add to dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours. Punch dough down; divide into four portions. Roll each portion into a 14x12-in. rectangle., In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar and syrup; stir in walnuts. Sprinkle 1 cup over each rectangle. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.