Gata or Nazook. Walnut Rolled Sweet. Easy to make & very yummy. Originally it comes from Armenia

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

ground walnuts

🥗Healthier: ground almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Ground almonds offer a nutty flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt maintains creaminess and adds protein.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can reduce richness.

Prepare the dough by mixing 500 g of flour, 250 g of butter, 200 g of sour cream, 1 egg, 1 Tsp of baking soda, 1/2 Tsp of yeast, and 1 Tsp of vanilla extract.

For the filling, combine 250 g of flour, 250 g of sugar, 100 g of butter, 150 g of walnuts, and 1 Tsp of vanilla extract.

Roll out the dough and fill it with the walnut mixture.

Brush the inside of the roll with egg whites if desired.

Roll the dough and place it on a baking sheet.

Brush the top with an egg wash made from 1 egg yolk and 2 Tsp of milk.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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