Sunday, September 8, 2013

Aunt Shirlee's Collection ~ Nut Filled Buns (Beles) dated 1953

Ingredients:
1 c hot water
2 yeast cakes
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 c melted butter
3 eggs, beaten
1 tsp salt
5 cups sifted flour
2 egg yolks
2 Tbsp Milk

Directions:
Take 2 tablespoons of hot water from 1 cup of hot water; let it cool to lukewarm and then add yeast.  Dissolve in a large bowl.  Add sugar to remaining cup of hot water; stir until sugar dissolves; add melted butter; let mixture cool.  Add beaten eggs; blend well; add sale and yeast mixtures; mix well; add flour.  Place in warm place and let dough rise to twice it's original size.  Place dough on floured board; cut into 5 parts and let rise again to twice its size.  Roll out each part on slightly floured board 1/4 inch thick; cut into 3 inch squares; fill and fold over.  Place on greased cookie sheet and let rise covered with cloth in warm place until double it's size.  Beat egg yolks; add milk.  After dough has risen, brush egg mixture lightly on top.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until light brown.  Makes 3 dozen buns.

Filling:

Ingredients:
1 1b. ground walnuts
Milk, enough to moisten nuts
1 cup sugar

Combine ingredients, bring to a boil and cool.

NOTE:  This recipe resembles the Balish recipe that my Grandma Prezioso passed on to my mom.  I did a web search to try to locate a photo or more info on this recipe but was unable to locate anything.

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