Almond Croissant-Style Rolls (Printable)

Flaky sourdough rolls filled with smooth almond cream and topped with sliced almonds and powdered sugar.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 well combined.
04 - Evenly spread the almond cream over the rolled dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
05 - From the long edge, roll the dough 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 even spacing.
07 - Brush the roll tops with milk and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
08 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
09 - Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under an hour from start to finish
  • Uses accessible store-bought dough for ultimate convenience
  • Delivers authentic almond croissant flavor without complex lamination
  • Perfect for impressing guests or elevating your breakfast routine
  • Customizable with your favorite additions like raspberry jam or chocolate
02 -
  • Use store-bought sourdough pizza dough for the easiest preparation, or prepare your own a day ahead
  • Don't overfill the rolls—a thin, even layer of almond cream works best
  • Brush with milk just before baking for a beautiful golden sheen
  • Let rolls cool for at least 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar to prevent melting
  • For professional-looking spirals, chill the rolled log for 15 minutes before slicing
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