The most delicious recipe for vanilla rolls

Christmas is fast approaching, and with it, the joy of baking traditional holiday treats. The smell of freshly baked crescents, vanilla, and nuts slowly begins to fill kitchens, and we can't wait to indulge in the best sweets. And what could be better than vanilla crescents? Delicate, fragrant, and sweet – the true holiday treat that can't be missing from any festive table.

What is vanilla?

Vanilla is a tropical orchid, whose pods are fermented and dried after harvest to become the famous vanilla beans. Ground vanilla is simply a vanilla bean that has been finely ground into a powder. This powder is much stronger than vanilla extract, which makes it ideal for recipes where you want to emphasize the vanilla flavor.

If you want your crescents to be truly special, we have a secret for you. The key to success is high-quality ground vanilla, which will give your crescents an unmistakable taste and aroma. Let's take a look at the recipe that will guarantee your treats a perfect vanilla flavor!

Recipe for the most delicious vanilla crescents

Ingredients:

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 200 g butter (preferably cold)
• 70 g powdered sugar
• 100 g ground walnuts
• 1 teaspoon ground vanilla
• a pinch of salt
• powdered sugar for coating (mixed with a little ground vanilla)

Instructions:

1. Preparing the dough: Place all the ingredients in a bowl – flour, sugar, nuts, vanilla, salt, and cold butter cut into cubes. Quickly knead the dough with your hands until the ingredients come together into a compact mass. If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour.

2. Shaping the crescents: Cut small pieces of dough and shape them into small crescents. Try to make them small enough so they are delicate and melt in your mouth.

3. Baking: Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Place the crescents on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake them for about 12-15 minutes, until they turn golden.

4. Coating: After baking, let the crescents cool slightly and then coat them in powdered sugar mixed with ground vanilla. This step will give the crescents that perfect vanilla kick.

We recommend using high-quality ground vanilla

For truly exceptional crescents, high-quality vanilla is the key element. While regular vanilla extract has a milder flavor, ground vanilla has a much stronger and more intense aroma. Ground vanilla is made directly from the vanilla bean, meaning it adds a natural and deep vanilla essence to the dough that is simply irresistible.

If you want to achieve that perfect vanilla flavor, we recommend adding ground vanilla both to the dough and to the sugar you’ll use to coat the crescents. This will ensure that your cookies will have vanilla flavor in every bite and won't lack that true holiday aroma.

Tips for perfect crescents

• Quality ingredients: Don't forget that vanilla is key. The ground vanilla you use can greatly affect the taste of your crescents. Invest in high-quality vanilla that is truly worth it!

• Patience during baking: Don't leave the crescents in the oven too long. They should be lightly golden but not burnt.

• Storage: Vanilla crescents are best stored in an airtight container to keep them fresh and crisp.

Christmas is here, and with it comes the joy of baking! Whether you're making crescents for yourself or for the whole family, high-quality ground vanilla will ensure that this recipe becomes one of your favorite holiday traditions.