Vegan Walnut Roll

Vegan Walnut Roll

Indulge in the rich, nutty goodness of this Vegan Walnut Roll. This delightful pastry combines a soft, fluffy vegan dough with a luxurious walnut filling, enhanced with a hint of rum and the sweetness of raisins. Perfect for special occasions, holiday gatherings, or as a decadent treat with your afternoon coffee, this roll offers a beautiful balance of textures and flavors. It's a testament to how traditional recipes can be reimagined into delicious vegan delights!

Dough Instructions

  1. Begin by preparing the vegan rolls dough according to its recipe. While the dough is resting, you'll have time to prepare the filling and glaze.

Filling Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, place the raisins. Heat 50ml of oat milk with the rum and pour this mixture over the raisins. Set aside to soak. (If you prefer not to use raisins, you can omit them and add an extra 60g of sugar to the filling instead.)
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground walnuts and breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat the remaining 200ml of oat milk until it's hot, but not boiling. Pour it over the walnut mixture and stir well to combine.
  4. Add the sugar, vanilla sugar, and vegan sour cream to the mixture. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
  5. Drain the raisins, squeezing out excess liquid, and fold them into the walnut mixture.
  6. Set the filling aside to cool while you prepare the pan and roll out the dough.

Glaze Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the oat milk and maple syrup until well combined. Set aside for later use.

Assembly and Baking Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Prepare a 30cm x 11cm (12" x 4") baking pan by greasing it with vegan butter and then dusting with flour. This will prevent your roll from sticking.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out your dough into a rectangle about the same width as your pan (30cm/12") and about 3-4mm (1/8") thick.
  4. Spread the walnut filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  5. Starting from one of the long sides, tightly roll up the dough, encasing the filling. Pinch the seam and ends to seal.
  6. Carefully transfer the roll to your prepared pan, seam side down.
  7. Brush the top of the roll with the prepared glaze.
  8. Use a skewer to poke holes all over the top of the roll. This will allow steam to escape during baking.
  9. Cover the roll with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 20-30 minutes. This gives the dough time to rise a bit more before baking.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then cover the roll with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
  11. Continue baking for another 30 minutes, or until the roll is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  12. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 20 minutes.
  13. Carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This will take a couple of hours, so be patient!
  14. Once completely cool, slice and serve. Enjoy your homemade vegan walnut roll!
  15. Store your walnut roll in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  16. For longer storage, you can freeze the roll for up to 3 months. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil before freezing.
  17. To serve from frozen, thaw the roll completely at room temperature before slicing. This may take several hours, so plan ahead!

Nutrition Facts

20 Servings per container
Serving Size 1 servings (80 g)
Amount per serving
Calories 320
% Daily Value
Total Fat 18 g
23%
Saturated Fat 2 g
10%
Trans Fat 0 g
0%
Cholesterol 0 mg
0%
Sodium 50 mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 35 g
13%
Dietary Fiber 4 g
16%
Total Sugars 15 g
30%
Protein 5 g
10%
Vitamin D 0 mcg
0%
Calcium 20 mg
2%
Iron 1 mg
6%
Potassium 200 mg
6%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically