Slovak Nut Rolls

This is an old Slovak recipe. In Slovak it is called Roshky. The rolls are filled with lekvar, a thick, soft fruit spread. This is an all day project. This recipe will make 7 or 8 twelve inch loaves, or some dough may be reserved for lekvar squares.

• Calories: 263 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups margarine
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 12 cups all-purpose flour
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 pound ground walnuts
• 8 ounces apricot preserves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prepare two fillings. Mix together walnuts, 1 cup sugar, and 1/ 8 teaspoon cinnamon. In a separate bowl, mix lekvar with lemon juice and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, 2 cups butter or margarine, and 6 eggs. Mix well. Add sour cream, milk, flour, yeast, and salt. Beat thoroughly until dough does not stick to hands.

Step 3

Form dough into 7 or 8 balls. Roll out each ball on a lightly floured board to a rectangle.

Step 4

Brush dough with melted butter. Fill with fillings. Roll tight. Place on greased pans, and let stand for approximately 4 hours to raise before baking.

Step 5

Brush tops with beaten egg yolk just before placing in oven.

Step 6

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.