Kolache nut roll recipe

Nut Rolls - Allrecipes.com

This walnut-filled nut roll is a stunning holiday dessert. With a yeast dough and a sweet filling, this is the perfect dish.

Nut Roll was pulled from the freezer every Christmas by my Pittsburgh grandmother before our arrival. I share with you her nut roll recipe so you can add it to your Christmas Cookie platter. Growing up my sister and I knew this as nut roll but it is also is known as Hungarian nut roll, Slovak nut roll, Polish nut roll, kolache, or even Pittsburgh nut roll. All of these make sense because my Polish grandmother, from Pittsburgh, made these for Christmas.

This nut roll recipe hails from an old family friend and is a Christmas staple. It only requires one rise, so it's easy to churn out a ton of nut roll!

Mom’s Nut Roll (Dios)

Nut roll is a golden brown loaf with swirls of sweet, ground walnut filling. This particular nut roll wasn't store-bought, but rather baked with care each year.

This Hungarian Nut Roll recipe makes delightful pastries featuring a sweet yeast dough enveloping a rich and flavorful nut filling, typically made with walnuts or poppy seeds. They're enjoyed year-round, but especially cherished during Christmas and Easter. Hungarian Nut Roll (beigli) is a sweet yeasted roll native to Hungary. They're traditionally enjoyed during holidays like Christmas and Easter but can be found in Hungarian bakeries throughout the year.

Picture of The Fun Part - Rolling and Filling Dough

Roll the "R" when you try to pronounce the name of this nut roll that is a family favorite from my childhood and adult life, too. Our mom's Roolyet was the best. We've just managed to perfect a recipe that brings back the memory of our mom's roll. I think she would give us at least an A maybe not an A+ yet. Our pop got teary eyed when he bit into his piece because it reminded him of his beloved bride who died four years ago. Ingredients: For the Dough: 2 teaspoons sugar 1/8 cup milk, scalded…

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