Mom's Nut Rolls / Pani di Noci della Mamma - Episode 2523
Ingredients
- DOUGH
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 packages dried yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk
- 1 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6-7 cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- FILLING
- 4 egg whites
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 5 cups ground walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 - 2 teaspoons milk
Directions
- Pour the water into a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Dissolve the yeast in the water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the milk, butter and sugar. Mix by hand or on low speed to blend the ingredients. Blend the egg yolks into the mixture, one at a time. Stir in the vanilla. Begin adding the flour a cup at a time and mix until a soft, non sticky ball forms. You may not need all the flour. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until nearly doubled in size.
- For the filling:
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then slowly add the sugar a little at a time until soft peaks form. Fold in the butter, walnuts and vanilla. Set aside.
- Divide the dough into 5 equal pieces and work with one piece at a time, keeping the others covered. Roll each piece into a 14 inch square. Spread about 1 cup of the filling over the dough,then roll it tightly like a jellyroll. Make sure to tuck in the ends as you roll.
- Place the roll on a lightly buttered baking sheet or on a parchment lined baking sheer. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes or until almost doubled in size.
- Continue making 4 more rolls.
- Preheat the oven to 375
- When ready to bake brush the tops with milk and make a few decorative slashed in the top of the dough.
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until nicely browned.
- Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 tablespoon of milk or more for a thin consistency
- Combine in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle on rolls as they cool.
This recipe was featured on Season 25 - Episode 2523.
Comments
Kathy Stolte
Hi Maryann, I was searching your web site on how to make ricotta cheese, and I found your Mom’s recipe for nut roll. I enjoyed her video. My mother, and grandmother from the old country (they are gone now) made these when I was a kid for the holidays. I lost their recipe, and I was so glad you had it. Thank you, and thank your Mother for me.
I enjoy your weekly show, keep up your great work. Love Kathy