Savor the delectable flavors of this Bakery-Style Nut Pastry, a masterpiece crafted to emulate the finest pastries from your local bakery. This recipe combines a soft, tender dough with a rich filling of both ground and chopped hazelnuts, melded together with a touch of sugar and butter for a deeply satisfying nutty experience. Finished with a sweet glaze, each bite of this pastry is a delightful exploration of textures and flavors that nut lovers will find irresistible.
Why You’ll Love This: The dual texture of ground and chopped hazelnuts in the filling provides a wonderful contrast — creamy yet crunchy, offering a pleasant surprise with every bite. The softness of the yeast dough complements the rich, buttery filling, creating a harmonious blend that melts in your mouth. The simple glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness to balance the nutty flavors. This pastry is not only a joy to eat but also a pleasure to prepare, with its aroma filling your kitchen as it bakes.
Perfect Occasion: This Nut Pastry is ideal for a variety of occasions. Serve it at breakfast or brunch to impress your guests, or pack it for a picnic as a sophisticated homemade treat. It’s also perfect for holiday gatherings or as a special weekend baking project. Whether you’re hosting a coffee morning or looking for something special to take to a friend’s house, this pastry will make any occasion feel more festive.
Decoration Tips: For a beautiful presentation, brush the pastry with egg yolk before baking to achieve a golden, glossy finish. Once baked and cooled, drizzle the glaze in a zigzag pattern for a professional touch. Garnish with a few whole hazelnuts or a sprinkle of finely chopped nuts. To make it extra special, a dusting of powdered sugar just before serving adds a snowy, magical appeal.
Delight in making your own Bakery-Style Nut Pastry that could rival any high-end bakery!
For the Dough:
- 250 milliliters of lukewarm milk
- Half a cube of yeast (dissolve in the milk)
- 50 grams of granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 60 grams of soft unsalted butter
- 500 grams of all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
- 150 grams of ground hazelnuts
- 150 grams of chopped hazelnuts
- 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 50 grams of melted unsalted butter
- 50 milliliters of milk
To Brush:
- 1 egg yolk
For the Glaze:
- 150 grams of powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons of milk (adjust for desired consistency)
Baking Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 160 degrees Celsius (320 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Prepare the dough by combining the milk with yeast, sugar, egg, and butter. Gradually mix in the flour until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and spread the filling evenly over it. Roll up the dough to enclose the filling.
- Brush the rolled dough with egg yolk for a shiny finish.
- Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Mix the powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze and drizzle over the cooled pastry.
Enjoy!
