Rétes
“A strudel-like pastry filled with fruit, sweet cheese, or poppy seeds.”
Flour
Butter
Fruit
Sugar
Sweet Cheese
Poppy SeedWhere it comes from
Rétes is a traditional Hungarian pastry with roots in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, popular in cafes and homes.
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How it's made
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How it's made
5 steps · Show ↓- 110 min
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lay a sheet of filo pastry on a clean, dry surface and brush it lightly with melted butter. Repeat with additional sheets, stacking them.
- 25 min
Spread your chosen filling, such as sweet cheese or poppy seed, evenly over the pastry, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges. The filling should be fragrant and moist.
- 35 min
Carefully roll the pastry into a tight log, tucking in the sides as you go to seal the filling. The roll should feel firm and compact.
- 45 min
Place the strudel seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the top with more melted butter for a golden finish.
- 530 min
Bake in the preheated oven until the strudel is golden brown and crisp, about 30 minutes. The pastry should be flaky and the filling bubbling slightly.
