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Nazook

🇦🇲 A dish from Armenia

Nazook, a dish from Armenia
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Nazook is a rolled Armenian dessert made from flour, butter, sugar, sour cream, yeast, vanilla extract and eggs, with a filling (khoriz) often made with nuts, especially walnuts. Nazook is sometimes referred to as gata.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsflour, butter, sugar, sour cream, yeast, eggs, walnuts
🔥Cooking methodrolled dough with sweet nut filling, baked
👅Flavour & stylesweet, buttery, nutty
🕒When it’s eateneaten as a pastry with tea or coffee

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Nazook come from?
Nazook is a dish that originated in Armenia.
What is Nazook?
Nazook is a rolled Armenian dessert made from flour, butter, sugar, sour cream, yeast, vanilla extract and eggs, with a filling (khoriz) often made with nuts, especially walnuts. Nazook is sometimes referred to as gata.