Hungarian Beigli

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook time: 45 Minutes

Serves: 2 Loaves

Description
Traditional Hungarian Christmas Dessert. It is absolutely yummy. Preparation time is the time that the dough needs for rising.
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Ingredients

 * ¾ cup warm milk
 * 8 g sachet dried yeast
 * 1 tbsp caster sugar
 * 3 cups plain flour
 * 200 g butter, cubed
 * 2 egg yolks
 * 400 g walnuts
 * 1 tsp cinnamon
 * 5 tbsp caster sugar
 * ¼ cup warm milk
 * 1 egg, beaten

Directions

 * 1) Combine ¾ cup warm milk, 8g sachet dried yeast and 1 tbs caster sugar. Set aside for 5 minutes until foamy.
 * 2) Process 3 cups plain flour, 200g butter, cubed and 2 egg yolks in a food processor until breadcrumbs form. Transfer to a bowl.
 * 3) Mix in the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl. Cover and set aside for 45 minutes.
 * 4) Process 400 g walnuts, 1 tsp cinnamon and 5 tbs caster sugar in a food processor until finely ground. With the motor running, add ¼ cup warm milk until a smooth paste forms.
 * 5) Preheat oven to 180°C. Knead the dough until smooth, then halve. Roll each portion out to a 13cm x 24cm rectangle. Spread with the walnut filling. Roll up. Slightly flatten to about 7cm wide. Place on a lined baking tray. Brush top with 1 egg, beaten. Stand 20 minutes. Bake for 35-40 minutes.