As a child I remember my Hungarian Grandmother and Aunt making this for the holidays. This is done in layers. There is a bit of work involved, but so worth it. Use any flavor fruit preserve that you and your family likes.
HUNGARIAN PASTRY
1 cup soft butter
1 cake of yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup lukewarm milk
6 eggs - separate all
3 cups flour
2 cups fruit preserves
1 pound finely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Dilute the yeast in the sugar and warm milk and stir until dissolved.
Stir in egg yolks and butter. Add flour to form a soft sticky dough. Divide the dough into 3 balls.
Roll out 1 ball and place in a jelly roll pan or cookie sheet. Sprinkle 1 cup of the walnuts over the layer of dough. Roll out the second layer and place on top of the walnuts. Top with the 2 cups of preserves and then another cup of the walnuts. Roll out third layer and place on top of walnuts again. Press the edges together and set aside in a warm place to rise 1 hour.
Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
While baking, beat your egg whites until soft peaks form. Spread on top, finish with more walnuts.
Bake additional 15 minutes.
ENJOY !!
