Пахлаваи Тоҷикӣ бо Асал – Бисёр Осон ва Болаззат – Зеби Дастархони Ид

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans offer a similar texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and adds a unique flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a natural sweetener with no calories.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Mix flour, baking powder, and vanillin in a large bowl.

Add cream and egg yolks to the flour mixture and knead until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rest for a short time.

Roll out the dough into thin sheets on a floured surface.

Layer the sheets in a baking tray, brushing each with melted butter.

Spread a mixture of chopped walnuts, sugar, and egg whites on top of the layered dough.

Continue layering dough and nut mixture until all ingredients are used, finishing with dough.

Brush the top layer with an egg yolk and drizzle honey on top.

Cut the layered pastry into diamond shapes before baking.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.

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