🇭🇺 Hungarian Beigli (Walnut & Poppy Seed Roll)

🧾 Ingredients:

For the dough:

  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 250 g butter (softened)
  • 50 g powdered sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 7 g dry yeast (or 20 g fresh yeast)
  • 100 ml milk (lukewarm)
  • 1 pinch salt

For the walnut filling (diós):

  • 250–300 g ground walnuts
  • 120 g sugar
  • 100 ml milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon

For the poppy seed filling (mákos):

  • 250–300 g ground poppy seeds
  • 120 g sugar
  • 100 ml milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon

For brushing:

  • 1 egg (separated)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Activate yeast:
    Mix yeast with lukewarm milk and a little sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

  1. Prepare dough:
    In a bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
  2. Add butter, egg yolks, and yeast mixture.
  3. Knead into a smooth dough and let rest for 30 minutes.

  1. Prepare fillings:
    Heat milk with sugar until dissolved.
  2. Divide and mix one part with walnuts and the other with poppy seeds.
  3. Add vanilla and lemon zest. Let cool.

  1. Shape rolls:
    Divide dough into 2–4 portions.
  2. Roll each into a rectangle.
  3. Spread filling evenly.
  4. Roll tightly and seal edges.

  1. Prepare for baking:
    Place rolls on a lined tray.
  2. Brush with egg yolk, let dry slightly, then brush with egg white.
  3. Prick lightly with a fork.

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