Ingredients
For the Dough
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5 tablespoons white sugar
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1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
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3 egg yolks
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1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
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4 cups self-rising flour
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1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
For the Filling
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1 cup whole milk
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1 cup white sugar
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2 ½ cups finely chopped walnuts
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1 lemon, zested
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⅔ cup golden raisins
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1 egg
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1 tablespoon water
Directions
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Combine the 5 tablespoons sugar, butter, egg yolks, and sour cream in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the dough blade and process well. Add the flour and yeast and process until the dough comes together. If the dough feels too wet, add a little more flour; if it's too dry, add milk a tablespoon at a time. The dough should be moist and easy to work with.
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Shape the dough into a ball, cover with a damp towel, and set aside. To make the filling, heat the milk and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves and the mixture has a syrupy consistency. Add the chopped walnuts and stir to combine. Remove the saucepan from the heat; stir in the lemon zest and raisins, and let filling cool.
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Divide the dough into three pieces. Roll one piece of dough out on a lightly floured surface to form a long rectangle about a 1/4-inch thick; keep the remaining dough covered. Spread 1/3 of the walnut filling on the dough, leaving about an inch of dough at each edge. Roll the dough up to form a log, and press to seal. Place the dough, seam-side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
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Beat the egg with the tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush the loaves with egg wash and let rest for 1 hour in a warm place. After the dough has risen, brush it again with egg wash and put the baking tray in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (this will give the dough a shiny finish).
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Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Bake the loaves until they're a deep golden brown, about 35 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
314 | Calories |
19g | Fat |
33g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 314 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 19g | 24% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 37% |
Cholesterol 58mg | 19% |
Sodium 279mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 15g | |
Protein 6g | 11% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
Calcium 114mg | 9% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 155mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.