SOFT ROLLS FILLED WITH COLORFUL TURKISH DELIGHT
Using the same dough as the poppy seed rolls, these soft, flaky rolls are filled with vibrant pieces of Turkish delight (rahat). A sweet and charming treat perfect for festive occasions or everyday indulgence.
β²οΈ Prep Time: 20 min + chilling
π³ Bake Time: 15β17 min
π½οΈ Yields: About 16 rolls
π₯£ Ingredients
- 225 g all-purpose flour (type 550)
- 45 g flour (type 480 or 000)
- 150 g sour cream (fermented, 25% fat)
- 180 g cold butter (82% fat), cubed
- 1 small egg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Turkish delight (rahat), assorted colors, sliced
- Powdered vanilla sugar for dusting
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Pulse flour and cold butter cubes in a food processor until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Add sour cream mixed with egg and salt. Knead gently by hand just until dough comes together.
- Divide dough into 3 or 4 equal pieces (adjust for desired roll size). Wrap in plastic and chill for several hours or overnight.
- On a parchment-lined surface, roll out one dough piece into a thin, roughly round sheet. Trim edges with a plate for a neat circle if desired. Dust with flour as needed.
- Cut dough into 16 triangular pieces by folding and cutting in halves repeatedly.
- Slice colorful Turkish delight pieces to fit along the wide edge of each triangle. Place on dough triangles.
- Roll each triangle starting from the wide edge, gently stretching the dough as you roll so it spirals tightly.
- Arrange rolls on baking trays and bake at 200Β°C (390Β°F) for 15β17 minutes until lightly golden.
- While still warm, dust generously with powdered vanilla sugar.
π‘ Tips
- Use well-chilled butter and sour cream for best flakiness.
- Turkish delight pieces can be mixed flavors for a colorful effect.
- Rolling tightly ensures beautiful spiral shapes.
- Dust with powdered vanilla sugar for extra sweetness and aroma.
π Perfect For
- Festive celebrations and holidays
- Colorful tea time treats
- Gifts and party snacks
- Enjoying traditional Eastern European sweets
π Final Thoughts
These soft, flaky rolls filled with colorful Turkish delight bring a joyful splash of color and sweet flavors to your baking table. Simple yet impressive, theyβre perfect for sharing.