Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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24
servings
6 unit

Eggs

12 ounce

Evaporated Milk

1 lb

Shortening

melted

1 unit

Cake Yeast

8 cup

Flour

2 cup

Powdered Sugar

for dusting

2 lb

Ground Walnuts

1 cup

Sugar

6 tbsp

Butter

0.67 cup

Honey

28 ounce

Condensed Milk

4 unit

Eggs

beaten

Step 1
~84 min

Scald milk and cool to a safe temperature for yeast.

Step 2
~84 min

Melt shortening in a separate pot.

Step 3
~84 min

Beat eggs.

Step 4
~84 min

Dissolve yeast in the warm milk.

Step 5
~84 min

Add melted shortening and beaten eggs to the yeast mixture.

Step 6
~84 min

Gradually add flour, kneading the dough after each addition.

Key Technique: Kneading
Step 7
~84 min

Cover the dough and refrigerate overnight.

Step 8
~84 min

To prepare the filling, combine ground walnuts, sugar, butter, honey, and condensed milk in a saucepan.

Step 9
~84 min

Bring the filling mixture to a boil.

Step 10
~84 min

Add beaten eggs to the filling and cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 11
~84 min

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 12
~84 min

Roll out manageable portions of the dough very thinly on a surface dusted with powdered sugar.

Step 13
~84 min

Cut the dough into 3x3 inch squares.

Step 14
~84 min

Place 1 teaspoon of filling in one corner of each dough square.

Step 15
~84 min

Roll up the dough square, starting at the corner with the filling, and seal the edges.

Step 16
~84 min

Place the rolled pastries on a greased cookie sheet.

Step 17
~84 min

Sprinkle the pastries with powdered sugar.

Step 18
~84 min

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

30 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with coffee or tea.

Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fruit salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Central/Eastern Europe

Cultural Significance

Traditional holiday pastry.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Holidays
Christmas
Parties
Family gatherings

Popularity Score

75/100

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