Recipe of Beigli

Ingredients

• Ingredients (for Poppy Seed Filling):
• 1 cup ground poppy seeds
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Ingredients (for Walnut Filling):
• 2 cups ground walnuts
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup raisins
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Dough Ingredients:
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm milk

Directions

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   Instructions (for Poppy Seed Filling):

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   In a saucepan, combine ground poppy seeds, granulated sugar, milk, and butter. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and stir in raisins, chopped walnuts, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Allow it to cool.

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   Instructions (for Walnut Filling):

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   In a saucepan, combine ground walnuts, granulated sugar, milk, and butter. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.

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   Remove from heat and stir in raisins, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Let it cool.

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   Dough Instructions:

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   Dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for a few minutes until it foams.

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   In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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    Stir in the yeast-milk mixture, egg yolks, and sour cream. Knead the dough until smooth. Divide it into two portions.

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    Roll each portion into a rectangle, then spread the desired filling evenly.

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    Roll up the dough tightly, sealing the edges. Place them on a baking sheet.

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    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the rolls for about 25-30 minutes, until they are golden brown.

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    Let them cool before slicing into rounds. Enjoy your homemade Beigli!