Swedish Nut Rolls

Name: Swedish Nut Rolls
Ingredients: 4 c. flour; 1 tsp. salt; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 7/8 c. milk; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 c. shortening; 2 Tbsp. warm water; 1 pkg. yeast; 1/4 c. melted butter; 1 c. ground nuts; 1 c. sugar; 1 Tbsp. cinnamon

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
7/8 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 Tbsp. warm water
1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. melted butter
1 c. ground nuts
1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. cinnamon

Directions

1

Cut shortening into dry ingredients as for pie dough. Dissolve yeast in 2 tablespoons warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Add to warmed milk and add to dry ingredients. Add egg and blend. Let rise until doubled in bulk. Divide into 4 equal parts.
2

Roll each part into 10-inch circle on floured board. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon and nut mixture.
3

Cut circle into 16 wedges and roll from wide end to point. Allow to rise for 30 minutes. Bake 15 minutes on ungreased sheet at 350° until light brown.
4

Ice with confectioners icing.
5

Makes 64 rolls.