Grandma and Daughters Made 3 Traditional Desserts for Holiday | Azerbaijani Novruz Holiday

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide similar texture and flavor with fewer allergens.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a floral note at a lower cost.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with potential flavor complexity.

Mix flour and salt in a bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit until bubbly, about 5 minutes.

Combine melted butter and sugar in a separate bowl.

Add the yeast mixture to the butter and sugar, mixing well.

Gradually add the flour mixture, kneading until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Prepare the filling by grinding walnuts and mixing with sugar, cardamom, and rose water.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thin sheet.

Cut into circles and place a spoonful of filling in the center of each.

Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape, sealing the edges.

Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until golden, about 20-25 minutes.

Allow to cool before serving, drizzling with honey if desired.

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