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Azerbaijani Shekerbura Recipe

Shekerbura is a traditional Azerbaijani pastry filled with nuts and sugar. Shaped like a crescent, it is often decorated with intricate patterns.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Azerbaijan
Servings 12
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour - 4 cups
  • Butter (softened) - 1 cup
  • Sugar - 1/2 cup
  • Eggs - 2
  • Milk - 1/2 cup
  • Baking powder - 1 tsp
  • Ground almonds or walnuts - 2 cups
  • Powdered sugar - 1 cup
  • Cardamom (ground) - 1 tsp

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix flour and baking powder. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
  • Beat in sugar and eggs, followed by milk, to form a dough. Knead until smooth.
  • In another bowl, combine ground nuts, powdered sugar, and cardamom for the filling.
  • Roll out the dough and cut into circles. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle, fold into a crescent, and seal the edges.
  • Decorate the surface with patterns using a fork or special tool.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden.
  • Let cool before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 181mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
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