HUNGARIAN STRAWBERRY PASTRY BARS

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This Hungarian pastry has always been a family favorite. The dough is rich and soft , and the layers of nuts and jam make a delicious filling. -Ron Roth, Wyoming, Michigan Tip: Try using a floured pastry cloth when rolling out the dough. It makes placing the dough into the pan easier.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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. , 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. , Roll out remaining pastry; cut into strips. Arrange in a crisscross pattern over filling. Trim and seal edges. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

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B2K B2k
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These bars are a great way to get your kids to eat fruit. My kids love them, and they don't even realize they're eating strawberries.


Abdulmanan Abdulmanan
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I'm a big fan of Hungarian desserts, and these bars are no exception. They're delicious and they always remind me of my grandmother's cooking.


Desmond Kwaku Nyarko
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These bars are the perfect dessert for a picnic or potluck. They're easy to transport and they always hold up well.


Ghani Baba
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These bars are so versatile. You can use any type of fruit you like. I've made them with blueberries, raspberries, and even peaches.


Kelsey Almedilla Gaffney
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. I often make them the night before and then just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.


Rahul Bipu
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover strawberries. I always have a few extra strawberries after I make strawberry jam, and these bars are the perfect way to use them up.


Prodigal Select
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I made these bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them. He said they were the best strawberry bars he's ever had.


Youssef Aldeewan
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These bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the strawberries add a pop of sweetness.


Anupama Sahoo
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These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I've already shared the recipe with all my friends.


Shahid Qurashi
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up fresh strawberries.


glizzylover3 1335
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


ADNOO GAMING
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen strawberries.


Anita Aryal
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I'm not usually a fan of strawberry desserts, but these bars were amazing. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Debbie Lueck
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


SOUROV SOUROV
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These Hungarian strawberry pastry bars were a hit with my family! The combination of the sweet strawberries and the tangy cream cheese filling was perfect.