Nutty Armenian Gata Pastry with Walnut Filling
A Delightful Sweet Pastry Perfect for Any Occasion
Nutty Armenian Gata is a scrumptious and sweet pastry filled with aromatic walnut filling, perfect as a dessert or a snack with tea.
- 3 h
- 10-12 pieces
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Dough
For the Walnut Filling
For the Glaze
Preparation
Making the Dough
Activate the yeast
Dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and mix until crumbly.
Knead and rise
Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture. Knead to form a smooth dough, cover, and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
Rest the dough for the full time to ensure a tender and flaky pastry.
Preparing the Walnut Filling
Combine filling ingredients
In a bowl, combine chopped walnuts, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
Cool and set aside
Cover the filling and set aside.
Ensure the filling is fully cool before using it in the pastry. Pro tip: Use a food processor for even and fine walnut chopping.
Cooking Process
Rolling and Filling
Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread the walnut filling evenly over the dough.
Forming the Pastry
Roll the dough with filling into a log shape, then slice into individual portions.
Glazing and Baking
Brush each pastry piece with the egg and milk mixture and bake at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.
Plating & Serving
Nutty Armenian Gata Pastry with Walnut Filling
Nutty Armenian Gata Pastry with Walnut Filling
Serving
Serve the pastries warm or at room temperature, arranged on a rustic wooden serving board.