Hungarian Walnut Strudel (Diós Rétes)🇭🇺

Ah, Hungarian Walnut Strudel (Diós Rétes)—a classic dessert that’s crisp, nutty, and lightly sweet! Perfect with a dusting of powdered sugar and a cup of coffee or tea. Here’s a traditional recipe:

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Hungarian Walnut Strudel (Diós Rétes) Recipe

Servings: 8–10
Prep + Cook Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes

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Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup (120 ml) lukewarm water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vinegar (helps tenderize the dough)

For the Filling:

• 1 ½ cups (150 g) finely ground walnuts
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

For Assembly:

• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• Powdered sugar for dusting

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