Grandma Making Traditional Dessert of Azerbaijani Cuisine! Karabakh Sweet Breads

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds offer similar crunch and flavor.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries provide a tart contrast.

Mix warm milk with yeast and a pinch of sugar; let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs to the flour mixture; stir until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal portions.

Roll each portion into a flat circle; sprinkle with cardamom, walnuts, and raisins.

Fold the dough over the filling and shape into a round loaf or braid.

Place the shaped breads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Brush the tops with egg wash before baking.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

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