These slightly sweet yeast rolls are blessed on Holy Saturday in the traditional Easter basket and are served up on Easter morning. I am sorry that the name is a mouth full but you will be glad to eat them. Velikonocni means Easter and Kruhki means small breads. It is surprising to note that these Easter rolls are traditionally egg free as well.
They were a delightful addition to a potluck party. So V for Velikonocni Kruhki from Slovenia.
Recipe Source here
Ingredients -
Milk 1/3 cup
Sugar 2 Tbsp
Active Dry Yeast 2 1/2 tsp
Bread Flour 3 1/2 cups
Cardamom Powder 1/2 tsp
Powdered Sugar 1/2 cup
*Butter, melted 3 Tbsp
Olive Oil 4 Tbsp
Salt 1 tsp
Almond meal 3/4 cup
Lemon Juice 2-3 Tbsp
Lemon Zest 1 tsp
Candied Citrus Peel 1 Tbsp
Tutti Fruti 2 Tbsp
Raisins 1 cup soaked in water
* The original recipe called for 1 1/2 cups of butter
Method Of Preparation -
In a bowl of warm milk add sugar and yeast and set aside for the yeast to get activated.
In the stand mixer bowl, add the flour, salt, almond meal, powdered sugar, cardamom powder, butter, oil, lemon juice and zest. Whisk well.
Slowly add the yeast milk mixture and gradually add the water used to soak the raisins.
When the dough is more or less kneaded, add in the citrus peel, tutti fruti and drained raisins and knead until the dough is soft and pliable.
Set aside the dough in an oiled bowl covered with cling wrap for about 2 hours or until the dough doubles.
Knead the doubled dough on a clean floured surface and divide the dough into 30 equal portions. [I made smaller portions so I get more rolls.]
Roll each portion in the shape of a dinner roll. Arrange the rolls on a lined baking tray. Cover and set aside while the oven is preheated to 350 °F.
Bake in the center rack for about 35 minutes or until the rols turn golden brown.
Remove and allow them to cool. Serve with butter or jam. We enjoyed them just as they were, just mildly sweet with a hint of citrus and raisins/tutti fruti in every bite. Bliss!!
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Makes 30 rolls
Love these cute little rolls! Lovely choice for V!!
Omg, these bread rolls are tempting me, am bookmarking definitely to bake some very soon.
Surprising to hear traditionally egg free easter rolls. These looks super delicious. Would love to have with a generous spread of butter.
Well I am still struggling to pronounce the name , but I know these buns would vanish without any struggle , they look gorgeous.
Those buns look awesome harini, I won't bother pronouncing it..hehehe..will surely want to bake this..
Ohh all that fruit and citrus peel is very tempting! Looks delicious. Interesting name.
Such a festive and delicious looking rolls. Good pick for the letter V.
Those buns looks perfect to make in any festival or party as well. Hard to pronounce but a perfect crowd pleaser.
Indeed a perfect Easter Roll..I always love any bake with Almond Meal so no doubt this is so awesome!!
You have a treasure of Easter breads from around the world. Each and every bread is so unique.