Hungarian Nut Crescents Recipe

Name: Hungarian Nut Crescents
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: pastry dough; 1 cup butter; 1 cup shortening; 6 1/4 cups flour; 2 tablespoons yeast; 1 pint sour cream; 3 egg yolks; 1 pinch salt; FILLING; 1/2 lb ground walnuts; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten; EGG WASH; 1 egg yolk; 3 -5 drops water; extra sugar

Servings: persons

pastry dough
1 cup butter
1 cup shortening
6 1/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons yeast
1 pint sour cream
3 egg yolks
1 pinch salt
FILLING
1/2 lb ground walnuts
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
EGG WASH
1 egg yolk
3 -5 drops water
extra sugar

1
In a bowl, cut the butter and shortening into the flour until the mixture is crumbly.
2
In a separate bowl, mix the yeast into sour cream, then add egg yolks and salt.
3
Combine with the flour mixture.
4
Mix until smooth and the sides of the bowl are clean.
5
Form into a large ball and chill, covered, overnight.
6
To make filling, mix walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and stiffly beaten egg whites together in a bowl.
7
To make egg wash mix egg yolk and few drops of water in a small bowl.
8
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
9
Sprinkle granulated sugar onto a pastry board.
10
Divide the dough into six portions.
11
Work with one portion at a time, refrigerating the dough you are not using.
12
Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thick and sprinkle with more sugar.
13
Cut into 2 x 2-inch squares.
14
Place a bit of the nut filling along one end of the square and roll up.
15
Form into a crescent.
16
Place seam side down on a greased cookie sheet.
17
Paint with egg wash.
18
Bake at 350u00b0 for 15-20 minutes.
19
Remove from oven and cool on wire racks.

2005

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

217

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: pastry dough, 1 cup butter, 1 cup shortening, 6 1/4 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Hungarian Nut Crescents falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Hungarian Nut Crescents

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