Kada (Sweet Pastry)

1. 1

   Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine 300g flour and 150g cold, cubed butter. Work with your hands or a pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form. Add sour cream and salt, knead into a soft dough. Divide into 2 portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

   15 min

2. 2

   Prepare the filling (khorbali): In a pan, combine the remaining 200g flour and 100g butter. Sauté over low heat, stirring constantly, until the flour turns slightly golden and releases a pleasant aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat, add sugar and vanilla (optional), mix well. Let it cool.

   10 min

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   180°C

4. 4

   Take one portion of dough from the refrigerator, roll it out into a thin, rectangular sheet. Spread half of the filling evenly over it. Carefully roll it up into a log. Repeat with the second portion of dough. Cut each log into 2-3 cm thick pieces.

   10 min

5. 5

   Arrange the kada pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Beat the egg and brush it over the kada. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

   30 min

   180°C

6. 6

   Once removed from the oven, let the kada cool slightly before serving.

   5 min

1 serving ≈ 148 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.