Azerbaijan

Dish:                    Badambura

Description:     Badambura is a popular Azerbaijani pastry consisting of several layers of flaky dough filled with almonds, sugar, and ground cardamom. It is usually brushed with egg wash and baked until it develops a golden-brown color. 

Photo:                 from recipe                                  

  my creation               

My Notes:          Well I made these but was not so pleased with the outcome. There was really no flavour to them.

Note that the amount of flour is not enough. I had a sticky mess and had to add another cup of flour.

Recipe Link:     Badambura Recipe — Afa S. Dworkin

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