I'm trying to make Hungarian/Polish nut and poppy seed rolls. I found this recipe in Taste of Home and tried it this week. I followed it to the letter and it fell apart during baking. Although it was tasty, it didn't look pretty, didn't hold up to the fillings, and fell apart when trying to move it to a cooling rack. I'm wondering if I should have kneaded the dough longer (even though it didn't say to do so) before letting it rest and refrigerating it. Here's the recipe I used:
Any help would be much appreciated because I'd like to try again before Thanksgiving. Thanks!
Jen
- 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 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 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
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the 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 14-in. x 12-in. rectangle. For nut filling, in a small bowl, combine the pecans, sugar, dates, milk and salt. In another bowl, beat egg white until stiff peaks form; fold into pecan mixture. Spread over one portion. Spread poppyseed 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 paper-lined baking sheets. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350° for 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. Yield: 2 loaves (14 slices each).
Any help would be much appreciated because I'd like to try again before Thanksgiving. Thanks!
Jen