Bafra Nokul Walnut Rolls

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A soft yeast dough spiraled around cinnamon walnuts and sugar, baked until golden. It is sweet without any syrup. Makes 16 rolls in about 1 hr 30 min.

Prep 60 min

Cook 30 min

Total 1 hr 30 min

Yield 16 rolls

Ingredients

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3 ¼ cups (400 g)all-purpose flour
½ cup (120 g)plain yogurt
½ cup (120 ml)warm water
¼ cup (60 ml)olive oil
¼ oz (4 g)instant yeast
1 tbsp (12 g)sugar, for the dough
½ tsp (3 g)salt
1 ⅔ cups (200 g)walnuts, finely chopped
½ cup (100 g)sugar, for the filling
1 ½ tsp (4 g)ground cinnamon
3 tbsp (40 g)unsalted butter, melted

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Instructions

Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add the yogurt, warm water and olive oil and knead 8 minutes into a smooth, soft dough. Cover and rest 30 minutes.
Mix the walnuts, sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
Heat the oven to 375 F (190 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Roll one into a thin 10 x 14 inch (25 x 35 cm) rectangle, keeping the others covered.
Brush with melted butter, scatter a quarter of the filling and roll up tightly from the long side.
Cut the roll into 4 pieces about 2 1/2 inches (6 cm) wide and set them cut side up on the sheet. Repeat with the rest.
Brush the tops with the remaining butter and bake 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.

Tips

Roll the dough as thin as you can without tearing for the most spirals.
Keep the roll snug so the filling stays inside.
Raisins soaked in hot water can be added to the filling.
Good with turkish tea.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make bafra nokul walnut rolls?

Plan on 60 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 16 rolls.

How should I store bafra nokul walnut rolls?

Store covered at room temperature up to 3 days; warm briefly to refresh.

Can I make bafra nokul walnut rolls ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Nokul is a syrup-free rolled pastry from Bafra on the Black Sea coast, in which a dough is rolled around a nut filling. Serve it with turkish tea.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 16 servings this recipe makes.

254 Calories / serving

14.1g Fat

28.4g Carbs

4.8g Protein

7.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (16 servings): ~4064 cal · 226g fat · 454g carbs · 77g protein · 125g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.