Armenian pastries at St. Gregory of Narek festival

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade can reduce costs.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are lower in calories, pecans are often cheaper.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Maple syrup offers a different flavor profile with similar sweetness.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

Lay out phyllo dough sheets on a clean surface.

Brush the top sheet with melted butter.

Sprinkle a layer of walnuts evenly over the dough.

Add sugar and cinnamon over the walnuts.

Fold the dough over to form a roll, sealing the edges with butter.

Repeat the process until all ingredients are used.

Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

While baking, combine honey and water in a saucepan.

Bring the honey mixture to a simmer, then remove from heat.

Drizzle the honey syrup over the baked rolls immediately after removing from the oven.

Cooking Techniques

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