Almond Croissant-Style Rolls (Printable)

Golden sourdough rolls filled with smooth almond cream and topped with sliced almonds.

# What You'll 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 for dusting

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll the 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 and uniform.
04 - Spread the almond cream evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
05 - From the long edge, roll the dough up tightly into a log. Using a sharp knife, cut into 8 equal pieces.
06 - Place the rolls cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Gently reshape if needed to maintain uniform size.
07 - Brush the tops of each roll with milk and sprinkle evenly with sliced almonds.
08 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
09 - Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent all morning folding butter into dough, but honestly takes less time than a trip to the bakery.
  • Almond cream stays silky and rich without being heavy, so you can actually eat two without feeling like you need a nap.
  • Works for breakfast, dessert, or that awkward afternoon snack moment when neither coffee nor lunch feels quite right.
02 -
  • Don't skip letting the dough rest if it fights back during rolling, because forcing it just leads to tears and frustration.
  • The almond cream needs to be smooth and spreadable, not lumpy, so take a real minute to cream that butter and sugar before adding other ingredients.
03 -
  • If your sourdough dough seems too sticky to work with, chill it for 15 minutes before rolling, which makes it much more cooperative.
  • Toast the sliced almonds for a minute in a dry skillet before topping if you want deeper, more pronounced nutty flavor.
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