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Nutty Armenian Gata Pastry with Walnut Filling

Name: Nutty Armenian Gata Pastry with Walnut Filling
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 4 servings
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, 2 1/4 tsp; 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

Nutty Armenian Gata is a scrumptious and sweet pastry filled with aromatic walnut filling, perfect as a dessert or a snack with tea.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 1, 2025

Nutty Armenian Gata Pastry with Walnut Filling — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h

Cook

3 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Walnut Filling

For the Glaze

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 540 kcal
Protein: 7.05 g
Carbs: 51.36 g
Fat: 35.27 g
Fiber: 1.73 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 5985 kcal
Protein: 78 g
Carbs: 565 g
Fat: 388 g
Fiber: 19 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
3 cups all-purpose flour	1365	36	273	3	12
1 cup unsalted butter, softened	1628	2	0	184	0
1/2 cup granulated sugar	387	0	100	0	0
3/4 cup warm milk	110	6	12	6	0
1 packet active dry yeast 2 1/4 tsp	21	3	2	0	0
1/4 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 1/2 cups walnuts, finely chopped	981	24	20	98	6
1/2 cup granulated sugar	387	0	100	0	0
1/4 cup brown sugar	206	0	54	0	0
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted	813	1	0	92	0
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon	6	0	2	0	1
1 egg, beaten	72	6	1	5	0
1 tbsp milk	9	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Dough

1
Activate the yeast
Dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
2
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and mix until crumbly.
3
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.
Tip: Rest the dough for the full time to ensure a tender and flaky pastry.

Preparing the Walnut Filling

1
Combine filling ingredients
In a bowl, combine chopped walnuts, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
2
Cool and set aside
Cover the filling and set aside.
Tip: Ensure the filling is fully cool before using it in the pastry. Pro tip: Use a food processor for even and fine walnut chopping.

How to Make Nutty Armenian Gata Pastry with Walnut Filling

Total time: 4 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Rolling and Filling
Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread the walnut filling evenly over the dough.
2
Forming the Pastry
Roll the dough with filling into a log shape, then slice into individual portions.
3
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.