Bejgli🇭🇺

Absolutely! 🇭🇺 Here’s a traditional recipe for Bejgli (Hungarian Poppy Seed or Walnut Roll) — a beloved holiday pastry in Hungary, especially during Christmas and Easter. It’s known for its beautiful swirled filling wrapped in tender, golden yeasted dough.


🇭🇺 Bejgli – Hungarian Nut or Poppy Seed Roll

🥧 Dough Ingredients:

  • 3 ½ cups (450g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¼ cup (50g) sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ¾ cup (180ml) sour cream
  • 1 packet (7g) instant yeast

🥜 Walnut Filling (Diós töltelék):

  • 1 ½ cups (150g) ground walnuts
  • ½ cup (100g) sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Optional: a handful of golden raisins

🌑 Poppy Seed Filling (Mákos töltelék):

  • 1 ½ cups (150g) ground poppy seeds
  • ½ cup (100g) sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk
  • Zest of 1 lemon or orange
  • Optional: a handful of raisins or a splash of rum

✨ For Finishing:

  • 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
  • 1 egg white (for second brushing)

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