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Hungarian Nut Roll (Beigli)

Hungarian Walnut Roll (Beigli)

Hungarian Walnut Roll (Beigli) is a delicious pastry made with sweet yeast dough and filled with walnuts and apples. This traditional Christmas dish is easy to make and can be enjoyed by the whole family!
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Bread, Dessert
Cuisine Hungarian
Servings 2 loaves
Calories 2894 kcal

Ingredients
  

Let's gather the ingredients!

Dough

  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup whole milk lukewarm
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • tsp kosher salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 medium eggs beaten
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour sifted

Filling

  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 medium egg
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon ground
  • cups walnuts lightly toasted, ground
  • 1 apple

Instructions
 

Let's Begin!

    Dough

    • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm milk, then set aside to bloom and get frothy.
    • When the yeast is ready, add the butter, sour cream, eggs, salt, and flour. Then beat until smooth. Add more flour if needed, the dough is normally sticky.
    • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, then knead until smooth and elastic.
    • Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to grease the top of the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

    Filling

    • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, egg, and cinnamon. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
    • Remove from the heat, then gently stir in the walnuts and apple. Cool the mixture completely.

    Let's Assemble and bake!

    • Punch the dough down, then turn it onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough in half, then roll each dough into a 12x10-inch rectangle.
    • Spread filling to within a half inch of the edges. Roll up the dough starting with the long side, then pinch the seams to seal.
    • Place seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then poke the top with a fork. Cover and let rise until doubled in size. Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Brush the rolls with egg wash, then bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
    • Transfer the rolls to a wire rack to cool before cutting.
    • Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy with family and friends!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2894kcalCarbohydrates: 275gProtein: 55gFat: 185gSaturated Fat: 61gPolyunsaturated Fat: 74gMonounsaturated Fat: 37gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 466mgSodium: 556mgPotassium: 1332mgFiber: 18gSugar: 109gVitamin A: 2970IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 412mgIron: 15mg
    Keyword Beigli, holiday baking recipe, Walnuts
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