Date and Walnut Rugelach

Date and Walnut Rugelach is a delectable pastry combining sweet dates and crunchy walnuts, encased in a flaky dough. This classic Jewish dessert is often enjoyed as a sweet treat or snack. The process includes preparing the dough, creating the filling, rolling, and baking to achieve a golden hue. Dates and walnuts offer a rich, nutty taste that complements a cup of tea or coffee wonderfully. These rugelach are great for celebrations or as an everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup dates, chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
2. Stir in sour cream until a dough forms. Divide the dough into 4 portions, wrap each in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
4. In a separate bowl, combine the dates, walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon, stirring until evenly mixed.
5. Roll out each chilled dough portion into a circle on a lightly floured surface. Spread the filling mixture evenly over each circle.
6. Cut each circle into wedges, then roll each wedge up from the wide end to the point.
7. Place the rolled rugelach on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.
8. Allow the rugelach to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Keywords: Pastry, Dates, Walnuts, Sweet Treat, Jewish Dessert

Spice Rack: Cinnamon

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