World Flavors Cookbook

Shekerbura (Sweet Pastry)

Name: Shekerbura (Sweet Pastry)
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Azerbaijan
Ingredients: Dough: flour, butter, milk, egg yolks. Filling: 2 cups ground hazelnuts or walnuts, 2 cups sugar, 1 tbsp ground cardamom.

Beautiful, hand-decorated moon-shaped pastries filled with a sweet nut and cardamom mixture.

Cuisine: Azerbaijan

Ingredients

Dough: flour, butter, milk, egg yolks. Filling: 2 cups ground hazelnuts or walnuts, 2 cups sugar, 1 tbsp ground cardamom.

Instructions

1. Prepare a firm, rich dough and roll into small circles. 2. Place a spoonful of nut filling in the center and fold into a crescent. 3. Pinch the edges with a decorative pattern. 4. Use special "maggash" tweezers to pinch intricate designs into the top of the pastry. 5. Bake at 325°F (160°C) until light golden.