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Schneckennudeln (German Cinnamon Rolls)

Get ready to be addicted to these traditional south-west German pastry, equivalent to cinnamon rolls but also so much different as it has ground hazelnuts or almonds for fillings!

Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 18
Calories: 327 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European , German

Ingredients

DOUGH
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup butter
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 pack (7 grams or 0.25 oz) instant dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon lemon peel powder (Zitronenschalen Aroma)
  • 1 egg
FILLING
  • 2 cups ground Hazelnuts or Almonds
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 drops butter-rum flavor (rum aroma) or 1 shot of dark rum
  • 1 cup all-purpose cream or heavy cream
GLAZE
  • 3 tablespoons all -purpose cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Warm butter in milk in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds. Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl and make a well in the middle. Add the milk with butter and egg. Mix well to form a dough. Transfer dough on the countertop and knead until smooth for about 3-5 minutes. Place dough back in the bowl and cover with a cloth. Let it rise for at least 30 minutes or until almost double in size.
  2. While waiting, prepare the filling. Whip cream until stiff. Add the other ingredients and fold until well incorporated.
  3. Roll out dough on top of a baking paper or baking mat forming a rectangle about 12"x15" in size. Spread the filling evenly on top of the dough. Roll up the dough from the long side. Once completely rolled, cut the log into pieces about 2-3 cm thick. Lay each piece flat and slightly press them against the counter with your palm. Place them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper or mat with at least 3 inches of space in between each piece. Let them rise again for at least 20 minutes. Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C/375°F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. While waiting, prepare the glaze by mixing the powder sugar and cream together. Add more powder sugar if too runny or cream if too stiff. Place the baked Schneckennudeln on a cooling rack and let them cool down a bit before glazing them. To glaze, just spoon some of the mixtures and sprinkle on top and let it the excess drip.

Notes

  • If you find it difficult to cut as the dough can be a bit soft and sticky, place it in the fridge for some minutes before cutting.
  • Chunks of almonds or Hazelnut can be sprinkled on top before glazing.
  • You may also add half a cup of raisins and/or 2 tsp of cinnamon and/or 2 tsp of cocoa powder and on the filling mixture if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 59mg (2%) Potassium 47mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 385IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 59mg 2%
Potassium 47mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 385IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.