A beautiful choice! ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Beigli (also spelled bejgli) is one of Hungary’s most traditional Christmas pastries. These rolled yeast cakes are filled with either poppy seed (mákos) or walnut (diós) filling, symbolizing prosperity and abundance. They’re baked golden, sliced into spirals, and enjoyed during the holidays with coffee or mulled wine.
🎄 Hungarian Beigli – Christmas Poppy Seed & Walnut Roll Cake
🥖 Dough Ingredients:
- 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ½ cup (100 g) powdered sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1 packet (7 g) dry yeast (optional, some traditional versions are yeast-free)
- Pinch of salt
🌰 Walnut Filling (Diós):
- 2 cups (200 g) ground walnuts
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar or extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
🌿 Poppy Seed Filling (Mákos):
- 2 cups (200 g) ground poppy seeds
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar or extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Optional: 2 tbsp raisins
🥚 For Brushing:
- 1 whole egg (egg wash for shine)
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