Turkish Cookies with Tahini and Walnuts
Baking and Desserts • Turkish
Description
If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute them with hazelnuts.
Ingredients
- Yogurt powder 5 fl oz
- Butter 5 oz
- Whole egg 1 piece
- Wheat Flour 3 cups
- Baking Powder 2 teaspoons
- Vegetable Oil 0 fl oz
- Tahini 5 oz
- Walnuts 5 oz
- Sugar ½ cup
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
For the filling, finely chop the walnuts, transfer to a bowl, add sugar and tahini. Mix thoroughly.
Step 2
For the dough, in a large bowl, place the softened butter, yogurt (plain, without additives), egg yolk, add vegetable oil and mix again.
Step 3
Gradually sift the flour into the mixture, add baking powder. Knead the dough.
Step 4
Divide the dough into three parts. Sprinkle the table with flour, roll the first piece into a thin long rope with your hands, slightly press with your fingers and roll it out into a strip with a rolling pin.
Step 5
Place the filling in the center along the entire length, seal the sides, lightly sprinkle with flour and turn it seam side down.
Step 6
Cut the strip diagonally into small pieces, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 7
Bake in an oven preheated to 355°F for 25 minutes.
Step 8
If desired, the finished cookies can be dusted with powdered sugar.
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