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Nut Roll Coffee Cakes

Nut Roll Coffee Cakes
"I especially love preparing povatica with ground-up walnuts," shares Louise Gasper of Northville, Michigan. "The bread is tender with a golden brown crust and a nutty filling that’s flavorful but not too sweet. With a drizzle of white icing and a sprinkle of walnuts on top, this bread becomes a festive dessert. It pairs well with a cup of strong coffee."
45 ServingsPrep: 45 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. + cooling

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 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • FILLING:
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2-1/4 cups ground walnuts
  • ICING:
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 teaspoons milk

Directions

  • 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.
  • For filling, in a small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla on medium
  • speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon
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Directions (continued)

  • at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is
  • dissolved. Fold in walnuts; set aside.
  • 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 15-in. x 13-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.
  • Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. 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. Yield: 3
  • loaves.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 124 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 74 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013