Here’s a delightful recipe for Diós Bejgli, the traditional Hungarian Walnut Roll 🇭🇺—a cherished pastry that’s rich, nutty, and perfect for holidays or Sunday coffee tables. It’s a showstopper both in looks and flavor, with a tender yeasted dough and a sweet, spiced walnut filling.
🇭🇺 Diós Bejgli (Hungarian Walnut Roll)
✨ Ingredients
For the Dough:
3 ½ cups (450g) all-purpose flour
1 packet (7g) instant yeast
¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, cold and diced
¼ cup (50g) sugar
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon (optional but traditional)
2 egg yolks
½ cup (120ml) sour cream
2–3 tbsp cold milk (as needed)
For the Walnut Filling:
2 cups (200g) ground walnuts
½ cup (100g) sugar
¼ cup (60ml) milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tsp cinnamon
Optional: ¼ cup (50g) raisins soaked in a little rum or warm water
