The history of the appearance of eastern cookies kurabiye is very unusual. Once the Persian sultan was robbed, and in the palace pantry there were almost no products for making sweets so beloved by the ruler. The enterprising servant did not lose his head and quickly baked cookies from what he could find,…
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Armenian Gata – Traditional Sweet Bread Recipe
Armenian Gata is a traditional sweet bread often referred to as Armenian cookies, known for their rich buttery flavor and soft, crumbly texture. Gata is one of the most iconic desserts in Armenian cuisine, typically baked in the form of rolls and sliced into pieces — hence its cookie-like appearance. This Armenian sweet…
Dough
Dough – the main product in bakery, confectionery and pasta production, as well as in the preparation of flour products in the home. In addition to flour, the test composition usually includes water or milk, yeast, salt, sugar, oil, eggs. The dough contains proteins, carbohydrates, fats, acids, salts and other substances that are…
Ossetian pie
National dish of Ossetia. Ossetian pie prepare with different fillings (with potatoes, with meat, with cheese). We will prepare one of the most common recipes, with cheese, green onions and beet leaves. Can be attributed to vegetarian dishes. So we will need. Ingredients for the dough: flour – 300 g; milk – 100 ml; water…
Georgian lavash (pita)
This is a product of national Georgian cuisine. This national dish is a kind of visiting card of the Caucasus. Skilfully cooked, Georgian lavash turns out magnificent, with a crisp crust and fragrant flesh. Georgian lavash is a soft yeast cake, which must be eaten fresh. After all, its special taste and aroma…
Azerbaijani Baklava Recipe – Step-by-Step with Photos
This Azerbaijani baklava recipe is a beloved holiday dessert made with tender layers of homemade dough, a rich walnut filling, and a delicate honey glaze. Traditionally enjoyed during the spring holiday of Novruz, it is a staple on festive tables across the Caucasus and the wider Eastern world. According to historians, the first…
Adjarian khachapuri
The dish of Georgian cuisine. Khachapuri is baking with cheese. Adzharian khachapuri, probably, the most famous. People call it a boat, because of a similar shape. It is better to use Imeretian cheese, or Adyghe cheese, or suluguni. Can be attributed to vegetarian dishes. In every kitchen in the world there are excellent…