Hungarian Nut Horns

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110°-115°)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cold butter, cubed
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar
NUT FILLING:
3 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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1-1/2 cups ground walnuts


In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water; set aside. In a large bowl,
combine flour and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse
crumbs. Add the egg yolks, sour cream, vanilla and yeast mixture. Mix
well with hands (dough will not be sticky). For filling, in a
small mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks
form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until
stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla. Fold in walnuts. Divide dough
into eight portions. On a work surface heavily coated with
confectioners' sugar, roll one portion into a 12-in. circle. Cut into
12 wedges. Spread 1 teaspoon filling over each wedge; tuck in edges

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Hungarian Nut Horns

of wide end and roll up toward narrow point. Repeat with remaining
dough and filling, adding confectioners' sugar to work surface as
needed. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 375°
for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.


Yield: 8 dozen.

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