How to Make Saffron Pastry and Eid Sweets
Saffron Pastry Recipe: Sweets always have their admirers, and when they are homemade, they gain even more popularity. This is especially true for Iranian sweets like saffron pastry and sweets from various cities such as Kerman’s Berenji Sweets or Yazd’s Qottab. In this article, we will teach you how to make saffron pastries and a few different types of Eid sweet recipes that are easy to prepare and mostly use commonly available ingredients.
Ingredients for Saffron Pastry
These quantities will make about 300 grams of pastries.
- 30 grams of cornstarch
- 60 grams of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of ground saffron
- 170 grams of flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons of rosewater
- 100 grams of butter
- 1 teaspoon of salt
Instructions for Making Saffron Pastry
Step 1:
Beat the powdered sugar and room-temperature butter with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
Step 2:
To color the saffron, mix it with a piece of ice and let it melt to release its color.
Step 3:
Next, add the saffron, egg, cornstarch, rosewater, and butter mixture, and stir with a hand mixer until the ingredients combine.
Step 4:
Saffron Pastry Recipe :Combine the salt and flour together, add them to the mixture, and gently stir with a hand whisk. Stop mixing when the dough comes together. Use your fingertips to gather the dough without kneading it, as kneading or the warmth of your hands may cause the dough to release oil, affecting the final shape and texture of your pastries.
Step 5:
Saffron Pastry Recipe: Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Then, roll the dough between two pieces of parchment paper to a thickness of 5–6 millimeters. Cut out shapes and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 8-10 minutes. It’s better to rest the dough between rolling, then re-chill it before shaping and cutting again.
How to Make Noghoutchi Cookies
This recipe yields enough dough for a two-week supply, producing a considerable amount of Noghoutchi cookies.
Ingredients:
- 500 grams chickpea flour
- White flour
- 250 grams powdered sugar
- 250-300 grams solid vegetable oil
- Saffron for decoration
Instructions for Noghoutchi Cookies
Step 1:
Beat the solid vegetable oil with an electric mixer until white and smooth, then sift and add the powdered sugar to the mix. Mix until it becomes light and creamy.
Step 2:
Add the chickpea flour and white flour, first mixing with a hand mixer and then using your fingers to gently blend until smooth and homogeneous.
Step 3:
Chill the dough for 30 minutes to an hour, then roll out and cut into shapes. Bake at 180°C for 10 to 15 minutes. Check after 10 minutes for doneness. If the bottom of the cookies is golden, they are done. If not, bake for another 5 minutes.
How to Make Nescafe Cookies
Ingredients for Nescafe Cookies
- 45 grams of cornstarch
- 255 grams of flour
- 90 grams of powdered sugar
- 2.5 tablespoons of instant coffee powder (preferably Nescafe Gold)
- 150 grams of butter
- 2 eggs
- Vanilla extract and salt, to taste
Instructions for Making Nescafe Cookies
Step 1:
Beat the powdered sugar and butter with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
Step 2:
Mix the instant Nescafe powder with a little water, stir until dissolved, and add it to the butter and sugar mixture.
Step 3:
Beat the mixture until combined, and then add the eggs, cornstarch, and Nescafe liquid. Mix well.
Step 4:
Combine the salt and flour, add them to the mix, and carefully stir until the dough comes together. Avoid overworking the dough to prevent it from becoming oily and losing its shape during baking.
Step 5:
Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes, then roll it out, cut into shapes, and bake at 180°C for 8-10 minutes.
Making Oscari Cookies
Ingredients for Oscari Cookies
- 2/3 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom
- 2 eggs
- 2.5 cups of flour
- 150 grams of butter
Instructions for Oscari Cookies
Step 1:
Beat the powdered sugar and room-temperature butter until smooth and creamy.
Step 2:
Add the egg yolks, ground cardamom, and vanilla to the mixture and beat until combined.
Step 3:
Gradually add the flour and mix it gently. Once the dough forms, gather it by hand.
Step 4:
Dip the dough pieces in egg white, then coat with chopped walnuts, and place on a baking tray. Bake at 180°C for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
Conclusion
Persian sweets are loved worldwide, and Iranians are famous for their pastry-making skills. We hope these recipes will help you create delicious treats, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments below!
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