Nut Roll

Directions

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   Fillings: Pecan Filling: Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) magarine over low heat.
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   Stir in 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup vanilla extract.
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   Add 7 cups of ground pecans and blend well.
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   Maple Walnut Filling: Melt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) margarine over low heat.
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   Stir in 1/2 cup sugar, 3 Tablespoons imitation maple flavor.
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   Add 5 cups ground walnuts and blend well.
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   Dough: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix 2 cups flour, sugar salt and undissolved yeast.
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   In a sauce pan, combine sour cream, water and magarine.
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   Heat over low heat until mixture is very warm (120°-130°F), margarine does not need to melt.
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    Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes with electric mixer at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
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    Add eggs and 1 cup flour.
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    Beat mixture at high speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
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    Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
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    Turn dough on to a lightly floured board; knead a few times to form a ball.
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    Cover dough and let rest for 10 minutes.
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    Divide dough into 4 equal pieces.
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    Roll each piece into a 14x12 nch rectaangle.
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    Spread each piece of dough with 1/4 of the nut filling.
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    Roll each one up (from the long side), as for a jelly roll.
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    Seal edges.
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    Place rolls on greased baking sheets, sealed edges down.
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    Cover and let rise in a warm, draft free place until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour).
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    Bake rolls at 350°F for about 35 minutes, or until done.
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    Remove from baking sheets, and cool on wire racks.
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    When cool, drizzle tops of rolls with confectioner's sugar frosting (optional).