Moldavian Sweet Rolls Recipes

MORAVIAN LOVE FEAST BUNS

Steps:

• Place cubed potato and enough water to cover in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook potatountil fork-tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the potato water. Mash potato to measure 1/2 cup; set aside.
• In the same saucepan combine potato water, 1/4 cup of water and1/2 cup butter. Heat until very warm (120 to 130 degrees F).
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour, the sugar,salt, and yeast; mix well. Add warm potato water mixture; beat until well blended. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beatinguntil smooth. Cover and refrigerate 8 to 24 hours.
• Grease cookie sheets. Punch down dough several times to remove all air bubbles. Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead dough 6 to 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Dividedough into 16 pieces. Shape each into smooth, round bun; place on greased cookie sheets. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel. Let rise in warm place (80 to 85 degrees F) until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
• Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Uncover dough. Cut 1/4 cup cold butter into 16 equal pieces. Press one piece into the center of each bun. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

HAWAIIAN SWEET ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add milk, 1/4 cup butter, eggs, salt, remaining sugar and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Roll each into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Brush with some of the remaining butter. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Pinch seam to seal. , Cut each into 12 slices. Place, cut side down, 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with remaining butter. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and pineapple until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. , Place a teaspoonful of filling in the center of each roll. Bake until golden brown, 12-16 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. , For glaze, combine sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over warm rolls.

MOLDAVIAN SWEET ROLLS

Steps:

• For the dough:.
• Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup lukewarm milk.
• Beat eggs slightly and combine with remaining 2-1/4 cups lukewarm milk.
• Sift flour and salt into large mixing bowl.
• Make a well in the flour and add yeast mixture, 4 tablespoons soft butter and egg-milk mixture.
• Mix all, then knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 15 minutes. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
• Prepare filling:.
• Cream butter and sugar well.
• Add grated lemon rind and continue beating until very light and fluffy.
• To assemble:.
• Divide dough in half and place 1/2 dough on lightly floured cloth.
• Roll and stretch until thin.
• Spread 1/2 of the butter mixture over entire surface, and roll as for jelly roll.
• Cut into 2" pieces, dip one end in flour and place in ungreased 9"x13"x2" pans arranging so that rolls barely touch.
• Repeat with other half of dough. Cover and let rise 2 hours or doubled in bulk.
• Bake in 350F degree oven for 45 minutes.