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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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This is one of my favorite recipes that I have been making for yearsI even won a prize for it years ago. It's special not only because it tastes so good, but because it was passed down to me by my dear aunt. Ingredients:
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup cold butter |
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast |
1/2 cups plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided |
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°) |
2 eggs, separated |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly; set aside. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Beat egg yolks; add to yeast mixture. Stir gently into flour mixture to form a smooth ball.
2. Turn dough onto a floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. In a small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Spread over each rectangle; sprinkle with nuts.
3. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with short side; pinch seams and ends to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cut a deep slit down center of each roll (do not cut through).
4. Immediately bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar while warm. When completely cooled, slice diagonally. Yield: 2 rolls.
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