Old Fashioned Nut Roll

Absolutely! Here’s a classic Old Fashioned Nut Roll recipe—soft, buttery dough rolled with a sweet nut filling. Perfect for holidays or any cozy treat. 🥮✨

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Old Fashioned Nut Roll

Ingredients

Dough

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

• 1/2 cup warm milk

• 1/4 cup butter, melted

• 2 eggs, room temperature

Nut Filling

• 1 1/2 cups ground walnuts (or pecans)

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2–3 tbsp milk, to moisten

Optional Glaze

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tsp milk

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Dough

1. Warm the milk slightly (lukewarm), dissolve yeast with 1 tsp sugar, let sit 5–10 min until foamy.

2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.

3. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs.

4. Knead 8–10 min until smooth and elastic.

5. Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.

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2️⃣ Prepare the Filling

1. Mix ground nuts, sugar, and vanilla.

2. Add milk gradually to make a spreadable paste.

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3️⃣ Assemble

1. Punch down dough, roll into a 12×9 inch rectangle.

2. Spread nut filling evenly, leaving a small border.

3. Roll up like a jelly roll along the long side.

4. Pinch seams and ends to seal.

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4️⃣ Bake

1. Place roll on parchment-lined baking sheet.

2. Let rise 20–30 minutes.

3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes until golden.

4. Cool completely on a wire rack.

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5️⃣ Optional Glaze

• Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

• Drizzle over cooled roll.

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Tips

• Lightly toast nuts for extra flavor.

• Slice with a serrated knife to keep filling intact.

• Can be made a day ahead—flavors improve overnight.

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If you want, I can also give a Hungarian-style Nut Roll (Diós Bejgli) version with poppy seed or walnut filling, perfect for holidays and very traditional.