Holiday Nut Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk, scalded
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• butter

• 1 (25 ounce) package cake yeast
• 1 1/2 cups water, lukewarm
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 8 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 lb nuts, ground (I use pecans)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine scalded milk, 1 cup sugar, 1 Tbsp salt, and butter, stirring until dissolved.

2. 2

   Cool to lukewarm.

3. 3

   Crumble yeast in a separate bowl, add water, stirring until dissolved.

4. 4

   Combine yeast and milk mixtures, add beaten egg yolks, stirring well.

5. 5

   Add half the flour gradually, beat for about 10 min or until bubbly.

6. 6

   Add remaining flour, knead until smooth, add flour if dough is sticky.

7. 7

   Place in a greased bowl, turn dough over to grease, cover and let rise until doubled in bulk or for about 2 hours.

8. 8

   Heat milk, nuts, remaining sugar and salt (to taste), until hot, then add egg whites and stir well.

9. 9

   Let cool, then punch dough down, and cut off 3 inch round pieces.

10. 10

    Roll each out onto a floured board to a 12 inch square.

11. 11

    Dot with melted butter, and spread with a portion of the nut mixture.

12. 12

    Roll up, and place on a greased baking sheet.

13. 13

    Let rise until doubled in bulk, then bake at 350 degrees for 45 min to 1 hour.