Beigli is one of Hungary’s most treasured Christmas desserts. This traditional rolled pastry is made with a rich, buttery yeast dough wrapped around a sweet walnut or poppy seed filling. With its signature crackled golden crust and beautifully swirled interior, Beigli has been a holiday centerpiece in Hungarian homes for generations.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Authentic Hungarian Christmas tradition
- Rich, buttery yeast pastry
- Classic walnut or poppy seed filling
- Beautiful spiral slices
- Perfect for holiday gifting and celebrations
- Even better after a day or two
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 whole egg
- 1 packet (7g) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup (60ml) warm milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Traditional Walnut Filling
- 2½ cups (250g) finely ground walnuts
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) warm milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup raisins (optional)
Traditional Poppy Seed Filling
- 2½ cups (250g) ground poppy seeds
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) warm milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup raisins (optional)
Egg Wash
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 whole egg
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