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Fluffy Pistachio Rolls: Better Than Bakery!

Ultra-soft homemade pistachio sweet rolls with a nutty swirl and creamy glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 tsp instant yeast
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup whole milk warm
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Filling
  • 1 cup pistachios finely ground
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp cardamom optional
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or cream
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Wire rack
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer

Method
 

  1. Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy.
  2. Mix in butter, eggs, salt, and flour until dough forms.
  3. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  4. Let rise until doubled in size.
  5. Mix pistachio filling ingredients.
  6. Roll dough, spread filling, roll into log.
  7. Slice into 12 rolls and let rise again.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes.
  9. Whisk glaze and drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

Best served warm. Store covered up to 2 days.