Hungarian Walnut Roll

Dios Beigli (di-OSH BAY-glee) is a beloved treat in Hungary, found in bakeries all year round but especially at Christmas. It’s a yeasted roll, long and narrow, with a sweet filling, usually walnut (dios) or poppy. It’s a little like a yeasted rétes (strudel). The exterior has a distinctive crackled, mahogany-colored crust.

Since pork is the primary meat in Hungary, they still use lard in their baking. You’ll see that this recipe calls for a mixture of lard and