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Thessaloniki, GreeceSephardiRosh Hashana Pareve Hard

Nut-filled, crescent-shaped pastries simmered in honey syrup, essential for celebratory occasions and the Jewish New Year in Thessaloniki.

Ingredients

  • •2 cups all-purpose flour
  • •½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • •1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • •¾ cup sugar
  • •1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • •Pinch of salt
  • •1 cup honey
  • •½ cup water
  • •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • •1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, mix the flour, butter, and a pinch of salt until crumbly.

  2. 2

    Combine the walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon in another bowl.

  3. 3

    Take a small portion of the dough and roll it into a circle.

  4. 4

    Place a spoonful of the walnut mixture in the center of the circle.

  5. 5

    Fold the dough over to create a crescent shape and seal the edges.

  6. 6

    Brush the top with the beaten egg for a golden finish.

  7. 7

    Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  8. 8

    Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

  9. 9

    In a saucepan, combine honey and water; bring to a simmer to create the syrup.

  10. 10

    Once the pastries are out of the oven, dip them in the honey syrup while they're still warm.

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