Foryoueats: Classic Rugelach Recipe

Ingredients

• For the Dough:
• 4 1/4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup, spooned; 118g), plus more for dusting
• 4 ounces cold unsalted butter (8 tablespoons; 115g), cut into large cubes
• 4 ounces cold cream cheese (8 tablespoons; 115g), cut into large cubes
• 1/8 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight
• For the Filling and to Finish:
• 2 1/4 ounces (1/2 cup) walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, divided
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) clover or wildflower honey
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons fresh bread crumbs
• 1 egg yolk whisked with 1 teaspoon (5ml) cold water