Learn how to make the mouthwatering Nazook sweet pastry, a traditional Persian delicacy. This recipe combines flaky layers of pastry with a sweet and aromatic filling, making it a perfect treat for dessert or afternoon tea. The recipe includes a step-by-step guide to ensure your Nazook turns out perfect every time.
Ingredients
- For the dough:
- - 3 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- - 1 cup plain yogurt
- - 2 teaspoons baking powder
- - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the filling:
- - 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- - 1 cup granulated sugar
- - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- - 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- - 1 egg yolk, beaten (for brushing)
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, yogurt, baking powder, and salt. Mix until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into four equal portions and wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a separate bowl, prepare the filling by combining the chopped walnuts, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix well.
- Take one portion of the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out into a rectangular shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread a generous amount of the walnut filling evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Starting from one end, carefully roll the dough into a log. Repeat this process with the remaining portions of dough and filling.
- Cut each rolled log into slices, about 1 inch thick.
- Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with beaten egg yolk for a glossy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pastries to cool before serving. Enjoy!
