Indulge in the delectable world of kifles, nut rolls, and horns, a trio of pastries that have captivated taste buds for centuries. These crescent-shaped treats, popular in various cultures, boast a rich history and diverse flavors. Kifles, originating from Central and Eastern Europe, are characterized by their delicate dough, often filled with sweet fillings like nuts, poppy seeds, or lekvar (plum jam). Nut rolls, hailing from Germany and Austria, are known for their flaky pastry and generous filling of chopped nuts, spices, and sometimes dried fruits. Horns, also known as crescent rolls, are a versatile pastry that can be enjoyed plain, sprinkled with sugar or cinnamon, or filled with savory ingredients like cheese or ham. Whether you prefer the classic kifle, the indulgent nut roll, or the versatile horn, these pastries promise an unforgettable taste experience. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets to creating these beloved treats in your own kitchen.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
KIFLES (NUT ROLLS OR HORNS)
Make and share this Kifles (Nut Rolls or Horns) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Miss Erin C.
Categories Breads
Time 1h
Yield 80 Kifles
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine nuts, sugar and vanilla.
- Fold in egg whites; set aside.
- Put flour into a large bowl.
- Add the yeast to the egg yolks in a small bowl and let soften.
- Cut butter into the flour until crumbly.
- Add egg yolks and yeast and sour cream.
- Mix well until it forms a smooth ball.
- Form into 10 balls and chill.
- Mix 1 cup granulated and 1 cup powdered sugar.
- On counter top, sprinkle a spoonful of sugar mixture, place 1 ball on the sugar, add more sugar on top, roll out ball Roll until dough is 1/8-inch thick, forming a circle.
- Cut the circle into 8 pie-shaped wedges.
- Fill the wide end of each wedge with 1 level teaspoon of filling.
- Roll from wide end to the point.
- Continue with all the balls.
- Place on greased cookie sheets.
- Bake at 325°F for 15 minutes.
HUNGARIAN WALNUT COOKIES
As a child, I always looked forward to eating these goodies at Christmastime. Now I make them for my own family. -Sharon Kurtz, Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until blended. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Divide dough into 3 portions. Shape each into a disk. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. For filling, in a small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on medium after each addition until well blended. Stir in walnuts., Generously coat a work surface with confectioners' sugar. Roll 1 portion of dough into a 12-in. square about 1/8 in. thick, sprinkling with additional confectioners' sugar as necessary to coat well. Cut into sixteen 3-in. squares., Shape 2 teaspoons filling into a small log about 2 in. long. Place diagonally onto a square. Overlap opposite corners of dough over filling; pinch tightly to seal. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Bake until bottoms are golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. , Freeze option: Freeze cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving. If desired, dust with additional confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
HUNGARIAN NUT HORNS
My mother shared this recipe with me over 30 years ago. Nut horns are especially nice for buffets because they are easy to pick up and eat with your fingers. They also freeze well.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolks, sour cream, vanilla and yeast mixture. Mix well with hands (dough will not be sticky). , For filling, in a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla. Fold in walnuts. , Divide dough into eight portions. On a work surface heavily coated with confectioners' sugar, roll one portion into a 12-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges. Spread 1 teaspoon filling over each wedge; tuck in edges of wide end and roll up toward narrow point. Repeat with remaining dough and filling, adding confectioners' sugar to work surface as needed. , Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ROMANIAN NUT ROLL (KIFLA)
Delicious yeast bread with sweet walnut filling. From Bless the Food and Drink of Your Servants, St. Michael Romanian Byzantine Catholic Church 80th Anniversary Cookbook. Aurora, IL, 1988.
Provided by jorie.west
Categories Breads
Time 3h40m
Yield 4 loaves, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix ingredients for filling, set aside.
- In another bowl, mix yeast, milk, 1 teaspoon sugar, and vanilla together and set aside for about 10 minutes.
- In a third bowl, mix flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles course crumbs.
- Add eggs, salt and sour cream, then add yeast mixture, mix and knead well until dough is shiny (about 15 minutes).
- Divide into 4 balls. Roll out each ball to about 9" x 13" and spoon 1/4 of the nut filling over each.
- Starting at the narrow end, roll dough into a loaf. Pinch the ends and fold them under. With the seam side down, let loaves rise in greased pan for 2 hours.
- Brush with beaten egg and bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 595, Fat 34.6, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 73.9, Sodium 278.4, Carbohydrate 63.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 23.7, Protein 11.5
HUNGARIAN KIFFLES
This is the real deal, direct from my Hungarian descendants. These yummy, delicate cookies are just the right amount of sweetness and are absolutely addicting! Simple ingredients, but do take some work, but well worth it! Always a holiday favorite!
Provided by Rach
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Eastern European Hungarian
Time 8h25m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer until pale yellow and creamy. Gradually add 2 cups flour to butter mixture until the dough is too thick for the mixer. Stir remaining 2 cups flour into the butter mixture by hand and knead until dough falls off hands easily. Roll dough into a ball, place in bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Stir walnuts and sugar together in a bowl. Pour milk into walnut mixture and stir to form a paste.
- Turn dough onto a floured work surface and roll to desired thickness. Cut dough into 2-inch squares. Place about 1 teaspoon walnut filling in the center of each square. Roll the dough from 1 corner to the other corner around the walnut filling and transfer to a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 110.8 mg, Sugar 6 g
Tips:
- Use cold butter: This will help to keep the dough flaky.
- Work the dough quickly: Overworking the dough will make it tough.
- Chill the dough before rolling it out: This will make it easier to work with.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the dough: This will help to prevent the edges from tearing.
- Bake the kifles until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
Conclusion:
Kifles are a delicious and versatile pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a popular holiday treat. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make kifles at home. Just follow the tips above and you'll be sure to end up with a batch of perfect kifles.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love