Nazook or Choreg Armenian Sweet Pastry
Delight your senses with Nazook, or Choreg, an irresistible Armenian sweet pastry that combines a buttery, flaky dough with a decadently sweet filling. This traditional treat is crafted from a delicate yeast-based dough enriched with sour cream and vanilla, rolled up with a luscious filling of sugar, flour, and melted butter. Baked to golden perfection and brushed with egg yolk for a stunning sheen, Nazook boasts a mesmerizing texture that’s both tender and crispy. Perfectly portioned into bite-sized indulgences, it’s the ultimate accompaniment to a steaming cup of tea or coffee. Whether for a festive gathering or an afternoon pick-me-up, this Armenian classic will charm your taste buds and your guests alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Sugar (for dough)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
- 0.5 cup Warm milk
- 1 large Egg yolk (for brushing)
- 1 cup Sugar (for filling)
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour (for filling)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted, for filling)
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until crumbly.
Add the yeast and milk mixture to the bowl. Knead the dough until it comes together into a smooth, soft ball. Cover and let it rest for 1 hour in a warm place.
While the dough is resting, prepare the filling by mixing sugar, all-purpose flour, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Stir until the mixture resembles a paste.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
After the dough has risen, divide it into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion out on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick.
Spread a quarter of the filling evenly over each rectangle, leaving a small border along the edges.
Roll the dough tightly from one long edge to the other, forming a log. Pinch the seams to seal.
Cut each log into 6 equal pieces and place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the tops of the pastries with egg yolk for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.
Allow the Nazook to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 34 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
