Description
Golden Fig and Walnut Rolls are soft spiral pastries filled with sweet figs, toasted walnuts, and aromatic spices, baked to golden perfection and optionally glazed. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or teatime treats.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (plus extra for spreading)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup dried figs, chopped
- 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg or 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (for brushing)
- Optional glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp milk or cream, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk in a bowl. Add sugar, butter, salt, and flour. Mix into a soft dough and knead until elastic. Cover and let rise until doubled.
- Mix chopped figs, toasted walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to a rectangle 1/4-inch thick. Spread butter, then sprinkle fig-walnut filling and press lightly.
- Roll tightly into a log, trim ends, and cut into 12–15 even slices.
- Place in a greased baking dish with space between. Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush rolls with yogurt or egg. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Optional: Mix powdered sugar, milk/cream, and vanilla to glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls.
- Cool slightly before serving for best texture.
Notes
- Use fresh figs if desired—just chop and pat dry.
- Toasting walnuts enhances flavor but is optional.
- Make dough ahead and refrigerate after first rise.
- Glaze is optional; rolls are delicious without it.
- Reheat with foil or microwave briefly for softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg