Nazook: Delicious Sweet Persian Pastry Recipe

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix 1 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons sugar, and yeast; let the mixture sit for 5 minutes. Then, stir in the egg, vinegar, and oil until well combined.
2. In a large bowl, add 3 cups flour and cut in 1/2 cup butter using two knives or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Incorporate the sour cream mixture and stir until the dough comes together.
3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth but slightly tacky. Divide the dough into 4 pieces, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, either for 2 hours or overnight.
4. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. In a very large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups sugar, 1 pound melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir in 4 cups flour, then beat the egg whites into the filling mixture until well incorporated.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll one piece of dough into an 8x12-inch rectangle. Crumble 1/4 of the filling mixture on top, leaving a 1/2-inch border along the long sides. Cover the filling with plastic wrap and flatten it with a rolling pin. Starting with one of the long sides, roll the dough into a tight roll.
7. Cut the roll into 2-inch pieces at a slight angle. Place the pieces on a rimmed baking sheet and gently push the tops down to flatten them slightly. Repeat this process with the remaining 3 dough pieces and filling.
8. Whisk the egg yolks and yogurt together, then brush the mixture over the dough pieces.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow the pastries to cool for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 336 kcal
• Fat Content: 18 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 17 g
• Sodium Content: 120 mg
• Protein Content: 4 g
• Cholesterol Content: 63 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 40 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g