Authentic Polish Nut Roll Recipe - Rolada Orzechowa!

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide a similar texture and flavor while being lower in calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar fat content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

In a large bowl, combine 5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Add 1 stick of melted butter and mix until combined.

Add 4 egg yolks, 1 cup of warm milk, and 1 tablespoon of instant yeast; mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough until smooth, about 5-10 minutes.

Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen cloth and let the dough rise for about 1.5 hours until doubled in size.

For the filling, melt 5 tablespoons of butter with 1/2 cup of sugar in a pot.

Add 300 g of ground walnuts and 1/3 cup of milk; cook until combined and let cool.

Divide the dough into two parts and roll each into a rectangle.

Spread the walnut filling in the center of the dough, leaving space on the edges.

Roll the dough tightly from one long side to the other, tucking the ends underneath.

Transfer the roll to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Brush the top with egg whites and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Bake for 35 minutes until golden brown.

Prepare the glaze by mixing 6 tablespoons of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of hot water, and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice; drizzle over the baked roll.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens