Balkan Ružice with Tres Leches – Softest Walnut Rolls EVER

The Ultimate Balkan Fusion: Walnut Ružice x Tres Leches Welcome back! Today, I am taking one of the most beloved Balkan classics—Ružice sa orasima—and giving it a luxurious, modern twist. Traditionally, these walnut roses are soaked in sweet milk, but we’re elevating them with a rich Tres Leches (Three Milks) soak. The result? A pastry that is incredibly fluffy, perfectly nutty, and stays "fresh-from-the-oven" moist for days. If you're tired of dry cinnamon rolls, this Balkan secret is for you! Soft, fluffy Balkan walnut rolls (Ružice) with a rich tres leches twist. This recipe creates the softest rolls you’ll ever try—perfect with coffee and even better the next day. Full recipe on the blog: https://sugarartistri.com/2026/05/06/... 🧾 INGREDIENTS Dough: 15 g dry yeast 300 ml warm milk 50 g sugar (+ a pinch for yeast) 550–600 g all-purpose flour 1 egg + 1 yolk 70 g melted butter (or lard) Pinch of salt Lemon zest (optional) Filling: 200 g ground walnuts 100 g sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 2 packets vanilla sugar Tres Leches Soak: 1 can evaporated milk (354 ml) 150 ml sweetened condensed milk 200 ml heavy cream (35%) For the pan and dough: 50-100 g melted butter #ruzice #tresleches #baking #walnutrolls #homemade