Homemade Pistachio Rolls - Soft, Fluffy and Irresistible

Instructions

Prepare the dough.

In a medium bowl, add yeast, 1 tsp (5g) sugar and 1/4 cup lukewarm milk.

Let it rest for 5-10 minutes to activate the yeast.

Add the flour, ground pistachios, sugar and salt.

Add the remaining milk, eggs and vanilla extract.

Start kneading the dough until all the ingredients are well combined.

Add melted butter and continue kneading it until smooth and it slightly pulls away from the sides of the bowl. You can knead the dough by hand or use a hand mixer or stand mixer.

Transfer the dough into an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.

Prepare the pistachio filling.

In a small bowl, combine pistachio cream with butter, powdered sugar, salt and vanilla extract.

Set aside until ready to use.

Chop the pistachios for the filling.

How to shape the rolls.

Transfer the dough onto an oiled surface.

Roll the dough into a 12×18 inch (30x45cm) rectangle.

Spread the pistachio filling evenly over the dough, reaching close to the edges.

Spread the chopped pistachios.

Cut the dough into 12 equal strips.

Roll each strip into a spiral.

Place on a parchment paper- lined (9×13 inch 23x33cm) tray with 1/2 -1 inch (2 cm) distance between them to allow them to rise.

Cover with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise in a warm place for about one hour, until doubled in size. (if the tray is not very tall, you might need to grease the plastic wrap to prevent sticking).

Bake the rolls.

Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).

Bake the rolls for about 15-20 minutes until lightly browned.

Meanwhile, prepare the cream cheese pistachio glaze.

In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, powdered sugar, pistachio cream, vanilla extract and milk.

Mix to combine.

Spread over the warm rolls. Top with ground pistachios. Enjoy!

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