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.
- 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
- Dough:
- 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!