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19 August 2026 Last updated: 19 August 2026

These yeasted breakfast rolls get all their sweetness from grape molasses. Molasses behaves differently from sugar: it is acidic, retains moisture, and darkens the dough from the start. That moisture keeps the rolls soft for days, while the acidity slows the yeast, so the dough takes longer to rise than a sweetened dough.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Proof the yeast

5 min

Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm milk with one 5 ml measure of grape molasses. Let it stand for 6 minutes until foamy. Do not add all the molasses yet; its acidity can slow the yeast before it gets started.

2

Knead the dough

12 min

Add the remaining grape molasses, cooking oil, salt, cinnamon, and flour. Knead for 10 minutes. The dough should be soft, dark brown, and slightly tacky. Because molasses retains moisture, this dough feels stickier than plain dough; do not dry it out by adding extra flour. Cover and let it rise.

3

Shape the rolls

14 min

Gently turn the risen dough out onto the work surface without deflating it, then divide it into 16 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and arrange them with space between on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten the tops slightly; if you like, press a shallow well into the center of each.

4

Add the topping

4 min

Brush the rolls lightly with milk, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and crushed walnuts. Since the dough contains no egg, the grape molasses will give it its color; use a light touch so the tops do not get too dark.

5

Bake

25 min

Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C / 355°F for 25 minutes. The grape molasses dough is dark from the start, so judge doneness by the bottoms; tap a roll and listen for a hollow sound. Cool on a wire rack.

Reminder

Let the dough rise for about 75 minutes, until doubled in size. This time is not included in the recipe duration. It takes longer than sweetened dough because the acidity in the grape molasses slows the yeast.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
235 kcalCalories
5 gProtein
38 gCarbohydrate
7 gFat
1 gFiber
10 gSugar
160 mgSodium
1 gSaturated Fat
Protein 9% Carbohydrate 65% Fat 27%
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