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Recipe by Nitra Ladies Auxiliary

Kindel

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Parve Parve
Medium Medium
15 Servings
Allergens
55 Minutes
Diets

This Hungarian classic was usually reserved for special occasions, but we think any day becomes a special occasion when this gorgeous pastry comes out of the oven.

Ingredients

Dough I

  • 2 pounds flour

  • 1 pound shortening

  • 8 egg yolks

  • 5 ounces  Or Haganuz Har Gelili or other white wine

  • 5 ounces warm water

Dough II

  • 3 and 1/3 cups flour

  • 3 tablespoons sugar

  • pinch of salt

  • 2 whole eggs plus 1 yolk

  • 4 ounces margarine (use soy-free, if needed)

  • 1 and 1/2 ounces yeast

  • 2/3 cup water

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar

Filling

  • 1/2 cup Gefen Honey

  • 1/2 cup oil

  • 1 pound chopped walnuts

  • 3/4 cup sugar

  • grated lemon rind (optional)

  • 1 cup raisins (optional)

Directions

Make the Kindel

1.

Combine all ingredients for desired dough until smooth.

2.

Divide into two parts. Roll to one quarter-inch thickness.

3.

Combine honey and oil. Brush over dough with pastry brush.

4.

Combine nuts, sugar, and raisins. Spread half over each dough.

5.

Roll up jelly-roll style. Mark indentations every one and a half inches.

6.

Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes. (After 25 minutes, open the oven and brush the loaves with honey and oil mixture). Brush with honey and oil when done.

7.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Notes:

Dough II should not rise.   

Make the Kindel

Yields 2 loaves

Credit

Photography and Styling by Baila Rochel Leiner

Kindel

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