Hungarian Walnut Crescents (Diós Kifli)

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 250 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 200 g (1 cup) sour cream
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

For the Filling:

• 250 g (2½ cups) ground walnuts
• 100 g (½ cup) sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2–3 tbsp milk

For Serving:

• Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Mix the flour, butter, sour cream, egg yolk, vanilla, and salt into a smooth dough. Wrap and chill for 1 hour.
2. Combine the walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and enough milk to make a thick filling.
3. Roll out the dough to about 3 mm thick and cut into small squares.
4. Place a teaspoon of filling on each square, roll up, and shape into crescents.
5. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray.
6. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden.
7. Let cool slightly, then dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.