Mutaki
Description
Homemade pastries for tea. This strange and unfamiliar word to us is the name of an Eastern sweet treat, more precisely a traditional Azerbaijani dish prepared for the Nowruz holiday. The recipe for mutaki is quite simple, yet the taste of these cookies turns out to be truly unique. I believe the secret lies in the special combination of a delicate crumbly dough with a nutty-sugar filling, along with the addition of spices, which is a hallmark of all Eastern cuisine. As for the preparation method, it's very easy—if you've ever baked cookies before, you'll have no trouble mastering this simple mutaki recipe. Trust me, the time will fly by, and your family will greatly appreciate your efforts. The pastries are ready. Serve them at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, we mix 2 cups of flour with salt, baking powder, and vanilla. Then, we rub the softened butter into the flour mixture until it resembles "crumbs." In a separate bowl, mix 3 egg yolks and sour cream, then pour this mixture into the flour "crumbs" and stir.
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Step 2
Next, gradually add the third cup of flour, kneading until you get a thick, elastic, and soft dough.
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Step 3
Divide the prepared dough into 4 equal parts, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for half an hour.
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Step 4
Meanwhile, we will prepare the filling: beat the egg whites until thick foam forms, and mix the chopped nuts with sugar. Then combine the egg whites and the nut-sugar mixture, stirring well. Next, take one ball of dough and roll it out into a circle 30 centimeters in diameter. Divide this circle into 16 equal parts (like a pizza). Place the filling onto the wider part of each segment and roll up each segment toward the center, forming a roll.
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Step 5
Place our rolls into a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 20 minutes.
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Step 6
When the mutaki have cooled, we dust them with powdered sugar and serve.