This is an old Slovak recipe. In Slovak it is called Roshky. The rolls are filled with lekvar, a thick, soft fruit spread. This is an all day project. This recipe will make 7 or 8 twelve inch loaves, or some dough may be reserved for lekvar squares.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 2 cups margarine
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 12 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- 1 pound ground walnuts
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 ounces apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg yolk
PREPARATION:
Prepare two fillings. Mix together walnuts, 1 cup sugar, and 1/ 8 teaspoon cinnamon. In a separate bowl, mix lekvar with lemon juice and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon.
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, 2 cups butter or margarine, and 6 eggs. Mix well. Add sour cream, milk, flour, yeast, and salt. Beat thoroughly until dough does not stick to hands.
Form dough into 7 or 8 balls. Roll out each ball on a lightly floured board to a rectangle.
Brush dough with melted butter. Fill with fillings. Roll tight. Place on greased pans, and let stand for approximately 4 hours to raise before baking.
Brush tops with beaten egg yolk just before placing in oven.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.