Passover Pecan Rolls

Submitted by RuizShannon

"Like a cross between a popover and a nutty doughnut, this hits the spot for a Passover morning treat or could be filled with a creamy custard for a cream puff dessert."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 24 buns
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2⁄3 cup butter or 2/3 cup oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups matzo meal or 2 cups ground matzo crackers
• 1 cup of chopped pecans
• 8 eggs
• 1⁄4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. In a large sauce pan, heat water, butter or oil, salt and sugar to a boil.
3. Remove from heat and add vanilla and cinnamon.
4. Stir in matzo meal and pecans until it forms a ball.
5. Add eggs to the dough mixture, beating thoroughly after each one.
6. Drop onto greased cookie sheets (makes 24 buns).
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, bottoms and tops should be lightly browning. (Switch pans on racks at 15 minutes in oven if they appear uneven.).
8. Remove from oven and dust immediately with powdered sugar.