🇭🇺 Authentic Hungarian Walnut Rolls (Diós Bejgli)

Hungarian Walnut Rolls, traditionally called Diós Bejgli, are a beloved Hungarian pastry made with a rich, buttery yeast dough and a sweet walnut filling. They are especially popular during Christmas and other family celebrations.

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 7 oz (200 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1½ tsp active dry yeast
• ½ cup (120 ml) lukewarm milk
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ tsp salt

For the Walnut Filling

• 2½ cups (250 g) finely ground walnuts
• ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (120 ml) milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp grated lemon zest
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp raisins, optional

For the Egg Wash

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tbsp milk