Jam Filled Sweet Rolls Shaped Like Flowers: No Cutters, and the Yeast Dough Stays Soft the Next Day

These jam filled sweet rolls are shaped like little flowers, and you do not need a single cutter to make them. A rolled circle of soft yeast dough is cut into triangles, stacked, twisted and filled with a spoonful of thick jam.

The oil and egg white make the dough tender, and the rolls stay soft the next day. The clever shaping looks bakery-made but is easy to learn. Ready to try it?

How do you make jam filled sweet rolls?

Make a yeast dough from warm milk, water, oil and an egg white. Roll each piece into a circle, cut it into triangles like a pizza, stack and twist them into a flower, fill with jam and bake at 400°F (200°C).

At a Glance

• Prep time: 30 min (plus 55 min rising)
• Baking time: 20 min
• Servings: 9-10 rolls
• Difficulty: Medium
• Calories: about 190 kcal per roll
• Trend: Budget baking / No cutters needed

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Pour the warm water and warm milk into a bowl. Add the sugar and crumble in the yeast (or stir in dry yeast).
2. Add the oil, egg white and salt. Whisk everything briefly.
3. Gradually work in the sifted flour. Knead by hand into a smooth, elastic dough.
4. Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 40 minutes.
5. Turn the risen dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
6. Divide it into 9 or 10 equal pieces and shape each into a ball. Keep them covered so they do not dry out.
7. Shaping: Roll one ball into a thin round, about 6 inches (15 cm) across.
8. Cut the round into 8 triangles with a pizza wheel, leaving the center connected.
9. Carefully fold the triangles over one another to form a stack.
10. Press the handle of a wooden spoon firmly into the center of the stack. The dough lifts at the sides.
11. Hold the sides and twist them gently into a flower shape. Deepen the well in the center with your finger.
12. Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
13. Cover with a towel and let them rise another 15 minutes. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
14. Put a teaspoon of thick jam into the center of each roll.
15. Mix the egg yolk with 1 teaspoon of milk and brush it over the edges of the rolls.
16. Bake at 400°F (200°C) (conventional, top and bottom heat) for about 20 minutes, until golden.

Video Recipe

Tips for Perfect Jam Filled Sweet Rolls

• The dough secret: The oil and egg white do the work. Oil keeps the rolls soft the next day (unlike butter, which firms up when cold), and the egg white lightens the dough.
• Shaping: Do not worry about folding the triangles perfectly. The layering and the twist create the flower effect.

Easy Variations

• Farmer’s cheese filling: Instead of jam, put a teaspoon of thick farmer’s cheese (or well-drained ricotta) mixed with sugar and an egg yolk in the center.
• Nut filling: Use a classic nut filling (ground walnuts, sugar and hot milk).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The rolls are best fresh, dusted with powdered sugar. Store them covered so they do not dry out.

The recipe is based on a version by Vynikajúce jedlá, adapted by the We Cook With Love team.

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