Nut Roll Coffee Cakes

Name: Nut Roll Coffee Cakes
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 cup butter, melted and cooled; 1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°); 3 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 3 large egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup sugar; 2-1/4 cups ground walnuts; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 to 4 teaspoons milk

16 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup butter, melted and cooled
1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
2-1/4 cups ground walnuts
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 teaspoons milk

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, milk, egg yolks, sugar, salt and flour; beat until smooth. Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2

For filling, in a small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in walnuts; set aside.
3

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Let stand for 10 minutes or until easy to handle. Divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 15x13-in. rectangle. Spread filling over rectangles to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal.
4

Place seam side down on greased
5

. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over coffee cakes.