In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg yolks, vanilla, and a pinch of salt; mix until smooth.
Sift in the flour and baking powder, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a rectangle, and wrap them in plastic wrap.
Chill in the freezer for about 30 minutes (this helps when grating the dough later).
2️⃣ Assemble
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan (9×9 inch / 23×23 cm) with parchment paper.
Grate one half of the dough evenly into the pan using a coarse grater.
Gently press down to form an even base.
Spread the jam evenly over the dough layer.
Grate the second half of the dough on top, spreading evenly but don’t press down too much — that’s what keeps it light and crumbly!
3️⃣ Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top is light golden.
Let it cool completely, then dust generously with powdered sugar.
Cut into squares or diamonds and serve. 🍬
💡 Ashley’s Tips
Try homemade apricot jam for that authentic Hungarian flavor.
For extra aroma, add a bit of lemon zest to the dough.
It keeps beautifully for several days — perfect for gifting or tea time. ☕💛
💬 Perfect Caption for Facebook
🇭🇺✨ Melt-in-your-mouth Hungarian Shortbread — buttery, crumbly, and filled with sweet jam 💕 A true taste of Hungary that feels like grandma’s hug with every bite 😍 Sprinkle with powdered sugar and watch it disappear in minutes! 🍑🍰
Would you like me to make a step-by-step Facebook video script for this one — showing the grated dough layers and the jam melting in the oven? It’d look so cozy and nostalgic!
