Almond Croissant-Style Rolls (Print Version)

Golden sourdough rolls with almond cream filling, topped with sliced almonds and powdered sugar.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 pound store-bought or homemade sourdough pizza dough
02 - All-purpose flour for dusting

→ Almond Cream Filling

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 whole milk
12 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll sourdough dough into a 12 by 16 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 - Spread almond cream evenly over rolled dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
05 - From the long edge, roll dough tightly into a log. Using a sharp knife, cut into 8 equal pieces.
06 - Place rolls cut-side up on prepared baking sheet, reshaping gently if needed.
07 - Brush roll tops with milk and sprinkle generously 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in under an hour from start to finish
  • Uses easy-to-find store-bought sourdough dough for convenience
  • Rich almond frangipane filling provides authentic French pastry flavor
  • Perfect for impressing brunch guests or treating yourself
  • Customizable with fruit jams or extra butter layers
02 -
  • Use room-temperature butter for the almond cream to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing
  • Don't overfill the dough—leaving a border prevents the filling from leaking during baking
  • For even baking, space the rolls at least 2 inches apart on the baking sheet
  • Dust with powdered sugar only after cooling slightly to prevent it from melting into the rolls
  • A serrated knife works best for cutting the log without squishing the filling
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