Description
Bolen Lilit is a delightful Indonesian banana roll pastry featuring a flaky, buttery crust wrapped around ripe bananas and filled with either chocolate chips or grated cheddar cheese. This versatile dessert offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, ideal for snack times or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry Dough
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup cold water
Filling and Assembly
- 6 ripe but firm bananas, cut in halves lengthwise
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or grated cheddar cheese (for filling)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water and mix until dough forms. Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven: While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready when you’re done assembling the rolls.
- Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a thin rectangle. Cut into smaller rectangles large enough to wrap around each banana half.
- Assemble the rolls: Place a banana half on each dough rectangle. Sprinkle chocolate chips or grated cheddar cheese over the banana. Roll the dough tightly around the filling and seal the edges completely to prevent leakage during baking.
- Prepare for baking: Place the rolls seam side down on a lined baking sheet. Mix the beaten egg with milk to create an egg wash and brush it over each roll to promote a golden, shiny crust.
- Bake the rolls: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pastries turn golden brown and are flaky.
- Cool and serve: Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving. For an added touch of sweetness, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use firm bananas so they hold their shape while baking and do not become mushy.
- You can substitute the chocolate chips with cheddar cheese for a savory version or combine both for a unique sweet and savory twist.
- Keep the butter cold when incorporating it into the flour to achieve flaky pastry layers.
