Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb walnuts (ground fine)
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp vanilla
  • 1-1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk (lukewarm)
  • 1/4 oz yeast (1 packet or 2-1/4 teaspoons)
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 lb butter (4 sticks)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp vanilla
  • 7 egg yolks (well beaten)

Instruction

  • Combine sponge ingredients and set aside until bubbly (10-15 minutes).
  • In a medium-sized saucepan combine filling ingredients. Cook until thick. Remove from the stove. If filling gets too thick while you make your rolls, stir in additional hot water or milk.
  • Combine dough ingredients as you would pie dough. Add the sponge to flour mixture and mix with your hands until crumbs form. Roll walnut-sized balls of dough and put them on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Dust working surface with flour. Roll each ball into approximately a 4-inch circle. Spoon a tablespoon of filling onto the dough and spread it out. Don't overfill or your roll will break open or ooze out in the oven.
  • Roll into a crescent shape. Brush with egg white
  • Bake in a pre-heated oven at 375°F for 10-15 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire cooling rack.
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container. Can also be frozen.