Hungarian Pastry Recipe

Ingredients for Hungarian Pastry

• Butter
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup of your favorite jam (raspberry recommended!)
• 1 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

How to Make Hungarian Pastry

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter or margarine and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 large egg yolks until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Pat the dough evenly into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
7. Spread 1 cup of your favorite jam (raspberry recommended!) over the dough.
8. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans work well) over the jam.
9. In a separate bowl, beat 2 large egg whites until stiff peaks form.
10. Gently spread the egg whites over the nut layer.
11. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of finely chopped nuts with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
12. Sprinkle the nut and sugar mixture evenly over the egg whites.
13. Bake for 50 minutes, or until golden brown and the pastry is set.
14. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into 2-inch squares.