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How to Make Nazook (Sweet Persian Pastry) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nazook is a traditional Armenian and Persian sweet pastry that is filled with a sweet and creamy mixture of flour, butter, sugar, and spices. The pastry is known for its flaky and buttery texture, as well as its subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee. Nazook is a popular treat during holidays, celebrations, and gatherings, and it is often enjoyed as a dessert or a snack with family and friends.

While Nazook is a beloved dish in both Armenian and Persian cult...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 pound butter, melted
  • 2 ½ cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon plain yogurt

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 30 servings

  • Mix 1 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons sugar, and yeast together in a bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Mix in egg, vinegar, and oil.
  • Pour 3 cups flour into a large bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup butter, working it into the flour until mixture is the consistency of meal. Stir in sour cream mixture until dough comes together.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth but still slightly tacky, about 10 minutes. Cut dough into 4 pieces and wrap each piece in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix melted butter, 2 1/2 cups sugar, and vanilla extract together in a very large bowl to make filling. Stir in 4 cups flour. Beat in egg whites.
  • Roll a piece of dough into an 8x12-inch rectangle on a lightly floured work surface. Crumble 1/4 of the filling mixture on top, leaving a 1/2-inch border on the long sides. Cover filling with plastic wrap; flatten out with a rolling pin. Roll dough into a tight roll, starting with one of the long sides.
  • Cut roll into 2-inch pieces at a slight angle. Arrange pieces on a rimmed baking sheet. Push tops down gently to flatten slightly. Repeat with remaining 3 pieces of dough and filling.
  • Whisk egg yolks and yogurt together to make glaze. Brush glaze over pieces of dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool before serving, about 15 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    336 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 120mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 59mg

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