Follow these steps for perfect results
Eggs
Evaporated Milk
Shortening
melted
Cake Yeast
Flour
Powdered Sugar
for dusting
Ground Walnuts
Sugar
Butter
Honey
Condensed Milk
Eggs
beaten
Scald milk and cool to a safe temperature for yeast.
Melt shortening in a separate pot.
Beat eggs.
Dissolve yeast in the warm milk.
Add melted shortening and beaten eggs to the yeast mixture.
Gradually add flour, kneading the dough after each addition.
Cover the dough and refrigerate overnight.
To prepare the filling, combine ground walnuts, sugar, butter, honey, and condensed milk in a saucepan.
Bring the filling mixture to a boil.
Add beaten eggs to the filling and cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out manageable portions of the dough very thinly on a surface dusted with powdered sugar.
Cut the dough into 3x3 inch squares.
Place 1 teaspoon of filling in one corner of each dough square.
Roll up the dough square, starting at the corner with the filling, and seal the edges.
Place the rolled pastries on a greased cookie sheet.
Sprinkle the pastries with powdered sugar.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure the milk is not too hot when adding the yeast to avoid killing it.
Rolling the dough very thin is key to a delicate pastry.
Watch the baking time carefully to avoid over-browning.
Everything you need to know before you start
30 minutes
Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Arrange on a platter and dust generously with powdered sugar.
Serve warm with coffee or tea.
Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Pairs well with the sweetness.
Balances the sweetness.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Traditional holiday pastry.
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