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Karabakh Gata

Cultural Context

Karabakh Gata hails from the mountainous Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, where it has been a beloved treat for generations. Traditionally served during festive occasions, this sweet bread symbolizes hospitality and celebration. Its rich filling of ground walnuts and sweet dough has made it a cherished dessert not just in Azerbaijan, but also in neighboring regions, where variations may include different nuts or spices, reflecting local tastes and traditions.

AzerbaijaniAZdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
7 tbsp flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 teaspoon dry yeast
1 cup warm water (200ml)
75g soft butter
1 egg
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 sachet of vanilla sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups flour (cup size 200ml)
160g soft butter
1 sachet of vanilla
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2.5 cups flour

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a distinct taste.

ground walnuts

🥗Healthier: ground almonds

💰Cheaper: ground pecans

Almonds are lower in calories and provide a different flavor.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

1

Prepare the sourdough by mixing 7 tbsp flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 teaspoon dry yeast, and 1 cup warm water. Let it sit until bubbly.

2

In a large bowl, mix 75g soft butter, 1 egg, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 sachet of vanilla sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well combined.

3

Gradually add 6 cups of flour to the wet mixture to form a dough.

4

For the filling, combine 160g soft butter, 1 sachet of vanilla, and 3/4 cup powdered sugar with 2.5 cups flour until smooth.

5

Brush the assembled dough with egg yolk before baking.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

GataGatagh

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