Indulge in 11 sweet and savory Hungarian slice recipes

Hungarian slices, also known as Hungarian snails, coconut buns, Hungarian buns or sticky buns, are buns with coconut syrup that are very famous in our country.

Despite the name, its origin is uncertain, possibly in the region of Egypt, Greece and Rome, improving in Medieval Europe and reaching the Americas with the recipe known today.

The Hungarian bread most similar to the Brazilian version is the beigli, a bread widely used at Christmas parties, made with sour cream, dried fruits, nuts and poppy seeds, in addition to being baked in the shape of a roulade and only then cut into pieces. slices.

Regardless of its origin, the fact is that this bread won the hearts of Brazilians, sweetening the lives of those who taste it and allowing for a variety of fillings (including savory ones) and forms of preparation. Check out some sweet and savory Hungarian slices recipes, and choose your favorite:

sweet recipes

1. Hungarian Coconut Slice: In this recipe, the secret to making sure the dough is soft is to knead it by hand or in the mixer for 10 minutes. As a filling, grated coconut, refined sugar and melted butter guarantee the flavor.

2. Hungarian Coconut Slice with 1 Egg: This recipe uses cinnamon roll dough. It uses only one egg in its composition, accompanied by salt, sugar, wheat flour, milk, margarine and yeast. As a filling, grated coconut and condensed milk make the recipe even tastier.

3. Hungarian slice with walnuts: soft recipe, the author uses pecan nuts along with coconut, sugar and butter to fill. Nuts help strengthen our body’s defenses and help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 65%.

4. Gluten-free Hungarian Coconut Slice: ideal for those with gluten intolerance or allergy, this recipe replaces wheat flour with a mix of flours, using white rice flour, sweet flour, corn starch, psyllium and xanthan gum. Despite the adaptation, these Hungarian slices are nothing short of the traditional ones.

5. Lactose-free Hungarian Coconut Slice: Another adapted version, this time for those who are lactose intolerant or allergic to cow’s milk protein, this recipe replaces traditional milk with coconut milk, ensuring more flavor and sweetness to the breads.

6. Semi-whole Hungarian slices: looking for a greater variety of nutrients, this recipe uses, in addition to traditional wheat flour, whole wheat flour and flaxseed flour, adding more fiber to the dish. In addition to preparing the syrup, the author also suggests using condensed milk, making it easier to finish.

7. Hungarian slice of pumpkin and dulce de leche: here the traditional milk syrup is exchanged for a mixture of dulce de leche and cream, making it more liquid, and in the dough the cabotiá pumpkin is the highlight, adding vitamin A, protein and fiber to the candy.

savory recipes

8. Hungarian slices of cheese and ham: the traditional pasta undergoes a small change: the amount of salt is increased and the amount of sugar is reduced. The stuffing, on the other hand, is full of flavor with chopped mozzarella and ham. The author also suggests a variety of stuffing using pepperoni, fried bacon and even vegetables.

9. Hungarian potato slices and pizza filling: using boiled potatoes as the base of the dough, this recipe uses cream cheese, mozzarella or plate cheese, sliced ​​ham, black or green olives and basil in its filling. To sprinkle, Parmesan cheese. Delicious dish for a pizza lover, no problem.

10. Hungarian slice of turkey breast, cheese and tomato: a healthy option, this version uses turkey breast, cheese and tomato as a filling, ensuring flavor and lightness to the dish. For sprinkling, in addition to the cheese, the author also suggests using sesame seeds, adding crunchiness and flavor to the buns.

11. Hungarian slice of bologna: as a filling for these tasty stuffed breads, slices of smoked bologna, oregano and mozzarella cheese. Parmesan cheese is sprinkled over the dish before going to the oven, ensuring a strong flavor.

After demonstrating all the versatility of the dish, it is worth noting that both the dough and the filling guarantee the possibility of variations. Whether using different flours or vegetable milks in its preparation, even filling it with peanut cream, chocolate or savory fillings according to your preference, this bread can become a complete and very tasty meal. Abuse your creativity!