Hungarian Poppy Seed and Walnut Roll (Mákos és Diós Bejgli)

Hungarian Poppy Seed and Walnut Roll (Mákos és Diós Bejgli) is a beautiful traditional pastry made with a rich, tender dough wrapped around fragrant poppy seed and walnut fillings. The contrasting dark poppy seed and golden walnut layers create a striking spiral when sliced.

Bejgli is especially popular during Christmas and family celebrations in Hungary, where these elegant rolls are often prepared in generous batches to share with loved ones. 🇭🇺✨

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ cup lukewarm milk
• 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt

For the Poppy Seed Filling

• 1½ cups finely ground poppy seeds
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Walnut Filling

• 1½ cups finely ground walnuts
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Finish

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 egg white
• Powdered sugar, optional