Beigli: The Traditional Hungarian Holiday Roll You Need to Try!

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide a similar texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and can add a subtle flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy alternative that maintains moisture.

Dissolve yeast in milk with a little sugar until foamy.

In a bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups flour and 1 cup cold butter, cutting the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Add 3-4 tablespoons of sugar to the flour mixture.

Add 1 egg yolk and 1 whole egg to the mixture.

Incorporate about 2 tablespoons of sour cream and 1/4 cup of milk, mixing until the dough comes together.

Add a pinch of salt and knead the dough until it forms a ball, then cover and let it rise for 1 hour.

Beat egg whites with 1 tablespoon of sugar for the walnut filling.

In a bowl, mix walnuts, sugar, hot milk, egg whites, rum flavoring, and lemon rind for the filling.

Divide the risen dough into three parts and roll out each section to about 14 inches long and 10 inches wide.

Spread the walnut filling on the rolled dough, leaving an inch at the top edge.

Roll the dough tightly and pinch the ends to seal.

Place the rolled dough seam-side down on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover the rolls and let them rise for 20-30 minutes before baking.

Brush the rolls with egg wash and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens