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   First make the pastry, by rubbing the butter into the flour and sugar until it resembles fine breadcrumbs, then add the rose water and milk.

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   This should now be a smooth dough.

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   Make the filling by chopping the pistachios into small pieces and mixing with the sugar and rose water.

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   Take a small piece of pastry dough and flatten into a 3mm thick circle, using your hands (not a rolling pin).

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   Pull three sides up and seel into a small bowl shape, put into the 'bowl' 1 tsp of the pistachio mixture.

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   Then pull up the sides and seal in a 'twist' and the top - like a little bag.

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   Turn over and lightly press down to flatten slightly into a circle, then using a tooth pick make a flower shape on the top.

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   (or just a few small holes if you want.

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   ).

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    Repeat step 3 with remaining dough and mixture.

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    Bake at about 180C for about 10 - 15 minutes until VERY light brown.

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    (they should still be soft and will harden up as they cool.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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