Hungarian Strawberry Pastry Bars🇭🇺.

Ah, Hungarian Strawberry Pastry Bars (Epres Rácsos Sütemény) — tender, buttery pastry topped with sweet strawberries and a delicate lattice pattern. These are a classic Hungarian treat, perfect with tea or coffee. 🇭🇺

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🍓 Hungarian Strawberry Pastry Bars

Ingredients (for one 9×13-inch pan):

For the pastry:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the filling:

• 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Optional topping:

• Powdered sugar for dusting

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