Bakery-Style Nutty Pastry Delight: Quick, Fluffy, and Irresistibly Soft

Experience the charm of a bakery from the comfort of your home with our Bakery-Style Nutty Pastry Delight. This recipe offers the ultimate treat with its fluffy, soft texture and rich, nutty filling that simply melts in your mouth. Crafted with a blend of ground and chopped hazelnuts, enveloped in a light, yeasty dough, this pastry is as delightful to make as it is to eat.

Why You'll Love This:

  • Bakery Fresh: Achieve that unbeatable fresh-from-the-bakery taste and texture.
  • Nutty Goodness: A double dose of hazelnuts ensures each bite is decadently nutty.
  • Simple and Quick: Despite its sophisticated look, this recipe is straightforward and quick to prepare, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.

Perfect Occasion: Ideal for weekend brunches, cozy afternoon teas, or special celebrations like birthdays and gatherings. It’s also perfect for holiday seasons, adding a touch of gourmet flair to your festive table.

Decoration Tips:

  • Egg Wash Shine: Brush the pastry with egg yolk before baking to achieve a glossy, golden finish.
  • Sweet Glaze: Drizzle a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk over the cooled pastries for a sweet, decorative touch.
  • Nutty Garnish: Sprinkle extra chopped hazelnuts on top of the glaze for added texture and flavor.
  1. Ingredients:
    • Dough:
      • 150ml lukewarm milk
      • 1 packet dry yeast
      • 60g sugar
      • 1 egg
      • 40g soft butter
      • 400g flour
    • Filling:
      • 200g ground hazelnuts
      • 100g chopped hazelnuts
      • 60g sugar
      • 3 tbsp brown sugar
      • 50g melted butter
      • 100ml milk
    • For brushing: 1 egg yolk
    • Icing:
      • 150g powdered sugar
      • 3-4 tbsp milk
  2. Instructions:
    • Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
    • Add the egg and soft butter, mixing until well incorporated.
    • Gradually add flour, kneading into a soft dough. Let it rise for 1 hour.
    • Roll out the dough, spread the filling evenly, and shape as desired. Let rise again for at least 30 minutes.
    • Brush with egg yolk and bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for about 45 minutes.
    • Mix powdered sugar and milk to make the icing and drizzle over the baked pastry.

Enjoy this delightful nutty pastry with your favorite beverage or as a sweet treat any time of the day!

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