Nut Roll Coffee Cakes
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
- 1 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
- 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
- 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 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 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.
- Place seam side down on greased
- . Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over coffee cakes.
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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/nut-roll-coffee-cakes/ (may not work)