Hungarian Beigli (Poppy Seed & Walnut Roll)

 

Hungarian Beigli (Poppy Seed & Walnut Roll)

Ingredients (Dough):

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 200 g butter
• 50 g sugar
• 7 g dry yeast
• 1 egg
• 2 egg yolks
• 100 ml milk
• Pinch of salt

Walnut Filling:

• 250 g ground walnuts
• 100 g sugar
• 100 ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Lemon zest

Poppy Seed Filling:

• 250 g ground poppy seeds
• 100 g sugar
• 100 ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Lemon zest

Instructions:

1. Mix the dough ingredients and knead until smooth. Let rest for 1 hour.
2. Cook each filling by heating the milk with sugar, then stir in the walnuts or poppy seeds, vanilla, and lemon zest. Cool completely.
3. Divide the dough into portions and roll into rectangles.
4. Spread the filling evenly and roll tightly into logs.
5. Brush with beaten egg and let rest for 20–30 minutes.
6. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
7. Cool completely before slicing and serving.