Hungarian Walnut Crescents (Diós Kifli)

 

Hungarian Walnut Crescents (Diós Kifli)

Ingredients:

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 250 g butter, softened
• 200 g sour cream
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Walnut Filling:

• 250 g ground walnuts
• 120 g sugar
• 60 ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Grated zest of 1 lemon (optional)

For Topping:

• Powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Mix the flour, butter, sour cream, egg yolk, vanilla, and salt into a soft dough. Chill for 1 hour.
2. Heat the milk, stir in the sugar and ground walnuts, then add vanilla and lemon zest. Let the filling cool.
3. Roll out the dough and cut into small squares or circles.
4. Place a spoonful of walnut filling on each piece and roll into crescent shapes.
5. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden.
6. While still warm, dust generously with powdered sugar.