Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/11 checked
12
servings
500 g

self raising flour

1 tsp

dry yeast

5 tbsp

sugar

250 g

butter

3 unit

egg yolks

1 cup

sour cream

300 g

walnuts

crushed

200 g

caster sugar

1 unit

lemon

rind of

100 g

sultanas

1 cup

water

Step 1
~10 min

Prepare the dough by processing sugar, butter, egg yolks, and sour cream/cream in a food processor until well combined.

Step 2
~10 min

Add flour and yeast to the mixture and process again until a dough forms.

Step 3
~10 min

Refrigerate the dough overnight.

Step 4
~10 min

The next day, remove the dough from the refrigerator about 1.5 hours before baking to let it thaw.

Step 5
~10 min

Prepare the walnut filling by making a syrup from boiling water and sugar.

Step 6
~10 min

Stir in the crushed walnuts.

Step 7
~10 min

Remove the mixture from heat and stir in the sultanas.

Step 8
~10 min

Allow the filling to cool completely.

Step 9
~10 min

Divide the dough into three equal parts.

Step 10
~10 min

Roll out each part to approximately 0.5 cm thick.

Step 11
~10 min

Spread the cooled walnut filling evenly over each rolled-out dough portion.

Step 12
~10 min

Roll each filled dough portion up tightly, resembling a Swiss roll.

Step 13
~10 min

Place the rolled beigli in a baking dish.

Step 14
~10 min

Brush the surface with beaten egg yolk.

Step 15
~10 min

Place the baking dish in a warm place for 1 hour to allow the beigli to rise.

Step 16
~10 min

Brush the risen beigli with beaten egg white.

Step 17
~10 min

Place the beigli in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to enhance shine during baking.

Step 18
~10 min

Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (moderately hot) for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use browned butter in the dough.

Add a splash of rum or brandy to the walnut filling for extra depth.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a cup of coffee or tea.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Hungary

Cultural Significance

Traditional Christmas and Easter pastry.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Christmas
Easter
Holiday
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

More Hungarian Dessert Recipes

Discover more delicious Hungarian Dessert recipes to expand your culinary repertoire

Hungarian
Hard
A-

Hungarian Lattice Pastry

4.4
(1612 reviews)

A delicious Hungarian pastry with a sweet preserve filling and a nutty lattice topping.

60 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
70%
75
Hungarian
Hard
A-

Rigo Jancsi

4.1
(932 reviews)

A classic Hungarian dessert with layers of chocolate cake and rich chocolate cream.

120 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
60%
75
Hungarian
Hard
B+

Dobosh Torte

4.2
(58 reviews)

A classic Hungarian Dobosh Torte, featuring thin sponge layers, chocolate cream filling, and a caramelized sugar topping. Perfect for celebrations and special occasions.

120 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
60%
75
Hungarian
Medium
C+

Authentic Hungarian Pastries

4.0
(1530 reviews)

Authentic Hungarian Pastries with a sweet apricot filling and a delicate, flaky dough.

40 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
60%
75
Hungarian
Hard
B+

Esterhazy Torte

4.1
(651 reviews)

A classic Esterhazy Torte with layers of almond meringue and buttercream filling, topped with a distinctive fondant icing and chocolate pattern.

150 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
60%
75
Hungarian
Hard
A-

Dobosh Torta

4.3
(220 reviews)

A classic Hungarian Dobosh Torta, featuring thin sponge cake layers and rich chocolate buttercream, topped with crisp caramel shards.

120 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
60%
75
Hungarian
Hard
A-

Flaky Hungarian Cookies

4.2
(1044 reviews)

Flaky Hungarian Cookies are delicious pastries with layers of dough and various sweet fillings like walnut, pot cheese, poppy seed, or apricot.

120 min
350 cal
Vegetarian (if lard is substituted)
Not Vegan
60%
75
Hungarian
Hard
B+

Hungarian Nut Roll (Kolache)

4.0
(370 reviews)

A classic Hungarian pastry featuring a sweet nut filling rolled into a soft, enriched dough.

100 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
75%
70