Hungarian Walnut Roll (Diós Bejgli)

Diós Bejgli is a classic Hungarian walnut roll traditionally enjoyed during Christmas and other special occasions. A tender, buttery pastry is wrapped around a rich walnut filling flavored with lemon, vanilla, and warm spices, then baked until beautifully golden.

The result is a delicate pastry with a generous nutty center and a wonderfully aromatic flavor.

Ingredients

For the Dough

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

For the Walnut Filling

• 2½ cups finely ground walnuts
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Egg Wash

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 egg white