Hungarian Beigli
This Hungarian beigli recipe is for a walnut roll with milk, sugar, nuts, raisins and lemon. The rich dough includes egg yolks, butter, and sour cream.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine butter, sour cream, 5 tablespoons sugar, and egg yolks in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the dough blade; process until combined. Add flour and yeast; process until dough comes together. The dough should be moist and easy to work with. If dough feels too wet, add a little more flour; if it's too dry, add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time. Shape dough into a ball, cover with a damp towel, and set aside.'}
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2
{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Heat 1 cup milk and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan until sugar dissolves and mixture has a syrupy consistency. Add chopped walnuts; stir to combine. Off heat; stir in raisins and lemon zest; cool filling.'}
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3
{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Divide dough into 3 pieces. Roll out 1 dough piece on a lightly floured surface to form a long rectangle about ΒΌ-inch thick; keep remaining dough covered. Spread β walnut filling on dough rectangle, leaving about 1 inch dough at edges. Roll up dough to form a log; press to seal. Place dough log, seam-side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Beat egg and 1 tablespoon water together in a small bowl; brush logs with egg wash. Let rest for 1 hour in a warm place until dough has risen. Brush logs with egg wash; place baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (this will give the dough a shiny finish).'}
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5
{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}
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6
{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until beigli are deep golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (24 servings total)