Absolutely! 🇭🇺 Hungarian Shortbread (sometimes called Magyar Linzer or Zserbó-style Shortbread) is a beloved treat that’s buttery, crumbly, and filled with jam. What makes it unique is the grated dough technique — instead of pressing or rolling the dough, you grate it into the pan, layer it with jam, and bake it until golden. The result is a soft yet slightly crisp shortbread with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Here’s a traditional-style recipe for you:
🍪 Hungarian Shortbread (Reszelt Linzer)
🥣 Ingredients
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, but traditional)
- 1 cup (250 g) fruit jam (apricot, raspberry, or plum are most popular)
- Powdered sugar for dusting