Almond Croissant-Style Rolls (Printable view)

Flaky sourdough rolls with creamy almond filling and crunchy almond topping.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 lb store-bought or homemade sourdough pizza dough
02 - All-purpose flour for dusting

→ Almond Cream

03 - 1/2 cup almond flour
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
09 - Pinch of salt

→ Assembly and Topping

10 - 1/2 cup sliced almonds
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll sourdough dough into a 12x16-inch rectangle.
03 - In a medium bowl, cream together almond flour, granulated sugar, softened butter, egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until smooth.
04 - Spread almond cream evenly over rolled dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides.
05 - Starting from the long edge, roll dough tightly into a log. Using a sharp knife, cut into 8 equal pieces.
06 - Place rolls cut-side up on prepared baking sheet. Gently reshape if necessary.
07 - Brush roll tops with milk and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
08 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
09 - Remove from oven and cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bakery-quality pastries made at home in under an hour
  • Uses store-bought sourdough dough for ultimate convenience
  • Rich almond frangipane filling rivals any French patisserie
  • Perfect for impressing brunch guests or special morning occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly and customizable with your favorite add-ins
02 -
  • Let the sourdough dough come to room temperature before rolling for easier handling
  • Don't overfill the rolls—too much frangipane can leak out during baking
  • Bake until deeply golden for the best flavor and texture development
  • These rolls are best enjoyed the day they're made, but reheat beautifully in a 300°F oven
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and refresh in the oven before serving
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