Bishop’s Bread – Hungarian🇭🇺

Ah, you mean Püspökkenyér, or Bishop’s Bread — a classic Hungarian dessert that’s rich, nutty, and slightly spiced. 🇭🇺✨
This sweet bread is traditionally made with walnuts, raisins, and sometimes cocoa, perfect for holidays or festive occasions. It’s dense, flavorful, and a real treat alongside tea or coffee.

Here’s a traditional recipe:


🇭🇺 Bishop’s Bread (Püspökkenyér)

🧁 Ingredients:

  • 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 150 g (¾ cup) sugar
  • 100 g (½ cup) butter, softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100 g (1 cup) ground walnuts
  • 50 g (½ cup) raisins (optional, soaked in warm water or rum)
  • 1–2 tbsp cocoa powder (optional, for a chocolate version)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional, for warmth)
  • A pinch of salt

For topping (optional):

  • Powdered sugar
  • Whole walnuts or almonds

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