NUT AND POPPY SEED ROLLS

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My grandmother always made Nut and Poppyseed Roll, a Hungarian family favorite, as a treat for Christmas. It tastes extra delicious with a cup of coffee on Christmas morning as you sit by the Christmas tree. -Carrie J. Gamble, Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves (14 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups all-purpose flour
NUT FILLING:
1 cup ground pecans
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg white
POPPY SEED FILLING:
1 can (12-1/2 ounces) poppy seed cake and pastry filling
1/4 cup chopped raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sour cream, sugar, butter, eggs, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Beat in remaining flour until mixture forms a soft dough. Transfer to a greased bowl, turning once the grease the top; cover and refrigerate overnight., Divide dough in half. Roll each portion into a 14x12-in. rectangle. For nut filling, in a small bowl, combine pecans, sugar, dates, milk and salt. In another bowl, beat egg white until stiff peaks form; fold into pecan mixture. Spread over 1 portion. Spread poppy seed filling over remaining dough; sprinkle with raisins and walnuts. Roll up each jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under. Place seam side down on parchment-lined baking sheets. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Combine confectioners' sugar and enough water to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over breads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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