Hungarian Diós Bejgli (Old Fashioned Nut Roll)


Instructions:

  1. Activate yeast:
    Mix warm milk, a little sugar, and yeast. Let it foam for 10 minutes.
  2. Make dough:
    Combine flour, butter, sugar, salt, egg yolks, and yeast mixture. Knead into a smooth dough. Let rest 30–60 minutes.
  3. Prepare filling:
    Heat milk and mix with walnuts, sugar, lemon zest, and cinnamon. Let it cool.
  4. Shape rolls:
    Divide dough into 2 parts. Roll into rectangles, spread filling evenly, then roll up tightly.
  5. Rest & glaze:
    Place on tray, brush with egg yolk, let rest, then brush again for a shiny cracked top.
  6. Bake:
    Bake at 180°C for 30–35 minutes until golden.

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