Hungarian Beigli

Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook time: 45 Minutes
Serves: 2 Loaves
== Description ==
Traditional Hungarian Christmas Dessert. It is absolutely yummy. Preparation time is the time that the dough needs for rising.
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== Ingredients ==
* ¾ + ¼ cup warm milk
* 8 g sachet dried yeast
* 1 tbsp caster sugar
* 3 cups plain flour
* 200 g butter, cubed
* 2 egg yolks
* 400 g walnuts
* 1 tsp cinnamon
* 5 tbsp caster sugar
* ¼ cup warm milk
* 1 egg, beaten
== Directions ==
# Combine ¾ cup warm milk, 8g sachet dried yeast and 1 tbs caster sugar. Set aside for 5 minutes until foamy. 
# Process 3 cups plain flour, 200g butter, cubed and 2 egg yolks in a food processor until breadcrumbs form. Transfer to a bowl.
# Mix in the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl. Cover and set aside for 45 minutes.
# Process 400 g walnuts, 1 tsp cinnamon and 5 tbs caster sugar in a food processor until finely ground. With the motor running, add ¼ cup warm milk until a smooth paste forms.
# Preheat oven to 180°C. Knead the dough until smooth, then halve. Roll each portion out to a 13cm x 24cm rectangle. Spread with the walnut filling. Roll up. Slightly flatten to about 7cm wide. Place on a lined baking tray. Brush top with 1 egg, beaten. Stand 20 minutes. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
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Category:Christmas Desserts
Category:Dessert loaf Recipes
Category:Hungarian Desserts
Category:Walnut Recipes