Armenian Nazook Walnut Pastries
Tender golden pastries rolled around a buttery walnut filling scented with turmeric and cardamom.
About This Dish
Nazook combines a rich rested dough with a bright, crumbly nut filling and a deeply burnished milk-and-egg glaze.
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Stages
- Preparation60 min
- Cooking30 min
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1
Rub 450 g flour with 180 g cold butter. Mix in the sour cream, baking soda, and salt, knead briefly, and chill for 1 hour.
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2
Mix the remaining flour, softened butter, sugar, finely chopped walnuts, turmeric, and cardamom into a crumbly filling.
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3
Divide the dough into four pieces. Roll each into a rectangle, spread with one-quarter of the filling, and roll into a compact log.
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4
Flatten each log slightly, cut it into four diagonal pieces, and arrange the 16 pastries on a lined tray.
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5
Whisk the egg with milk, brush the tops, and bake at 190 °C for 25–30 minutes until richly browned.
