Description
Delicate pistachio rolls showcase Mediterranean baking artistry with nutty, sweet elegance. Delightful pastry spirals promise a sensory journey you’ll savor, celebrating traditional flavors in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) butter, melted
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) warm water
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining it with sugar in warm water, allowing it to bloom and become frothy for approximately 5 minutes.
- Create a dough base by incorporating flour and salt in a large mixing bowl, then introduce the activated yeast, melted butter, and milk.
- Knead the mixture thoroughly for 5 minutes until achieving a smooth, elastic consistency.
- Allow the dough to rest and rise in a covered container for 1 hour, or until it doubles in volume.
- Prepare the baking surface by greasing a suitable dish and preheating the oven to 350°F.
- Transfer the risen dough onto a lightly floured workspace and gently roll into a rectangular shape.
- Distribute a layer of honey across the dough’s surface, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon and finely chopped pistachios uniformly over the honey-coated dough.
- Carefully roll the dough into a compact log, maintaining consistent tension.
- Slice the log into 1-inch thick rolls, positioning them strategically within the greased baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the rolls transform into a rich, golden-brown color.
- Optional: Enhance the final presentation by drizzling additional honey over the warm rolls.
Notes
- Activate dry yeast carefully by ensuring water temperature is between 100-110°F to guarantee proper proofing without killing the yeast.
- Select raw, unsalted pistachios for a pure, natural flavor and better control over the sweetness level in the rolls.
- Consider toasting pistachios lightly before chopping to enhance their nutty aroma and add a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Experiment with alternative flours like whole wheat or gluten-free blends to accommodate different dietary needs while maintaining the recipe’s delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg