Nutty Armenian Gata Pastry with Walnut Filling

Name: Nutty Armenian Gata Pastry with Walnut Filling
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 10-12 pieces
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup warm milk; 1 packet active dry yeast; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 1/2 cups walnuts, finely chopped; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tbsp milk

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

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup warm milk

1 packet active dry yeast

2 1/4 tsp

1/4 tsp salt

For the Walnut Filling

1 1/2 cups walnuts, finely chopped

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

For the Glaze

1 egg, beaten

1 tbsp milk

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