Nazook Or Choreg (Armenian Sweet Pastry) Recipe

Name: Nazook Or Choreg (Armenian Sweet Pastry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 cups flour; 2 -3 teaspoons salt; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon mahleb (see note); 1 1/4 cups milk; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup sugar; 2 1/4 ounces fast rise yeast; 1/2 cup warm water; 4 large eggs; sesame seeds, and; nigella seeds, black seeds (to garnish)

Servings: persons

7 cups flour
2 -3 teaspoons salt
1/2 - 1 teaspoon mahleb (see note)
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup sugar
2 1/4 ounces fast rise yeast
1/2 cup warm water
4 large eggs
sesame seeds, and
nigella seeds, black seeds (to garnish)

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In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt and mahleb.
2
In a medium saucepan, heat milk until hot. Add butter,
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shortening and sugar, and stir until sugar is dissolved.
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Remove from heat and set aside.
5
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add a bit of
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sugar to activate the yeast. The mixture should become foamy.
7
Make a well in the center of the flour. Add the eggs and the
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milk mixture to the flour.
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Pour in the activated yeast. Stir to blend well.
10
Turn out dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until
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the dough is smooth and elastic. The dough should be slightly
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sticky, not dry.
13
Place the dough in a large greased bowl. Pat top of dough with
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a bit of oil to prevent sticking to aluminum foil. Cover the
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bowl with foil and then a dish towel. Let rise in a warm place
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for 2 hours.
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Break off a small amount of dough and shape into pretzels or braids.
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Put rolls on a baking sheet and allow to rise for 30 minutes. Brush
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with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds and/or nigella (black
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seeds, see note).
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Bake in a 350-degree oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

1351

kcal

Calories

Fat

215

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 cups flour, 2 -3 teaspoons salt, 1/2 - 1 teaspoon mahleb (see note), 1 1/4 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Nazook Or Choreg (Armenian Sweet Pastry) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Nazook Or Choreg (Armenian Sweet Pastry)

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