Hungarian Strawberry Pastry Bars Recipe

Name: Hungarian Strawberry Pastry Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1-1/4 cups shortening; 4 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, divided; 1 jar (18 ounces) seedless strawberry jam

Servings: persons

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups shortening
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, divided
1 jar (18 ounces) seedless strawberry jam

1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sour cream, water and vanilla; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide into thirds. Chill for 30 minutes.
2
Between two large sheets of waxed paper, roll out one portion of dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 1-1/4 cups walnuts and 2 tablespoons sugar. Roll out another portion of dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle; place over walnuts. Spread with jam; sprinkle with remaining walnuts and sugar.
3
Roll out remaining pastry; cut into strips. Arrange in a crisscross pattern over filling. Trim and seal edges. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

1284

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Hungarian Strawberry Pastry Bars 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 Strawberry Pastry Bars

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