Nuriye Dessert

Sample Dishes from Turkish Cuisine

Nuriye Dessert (Nuriye Tatlısı)

Preparation

Place egg whites and one egg into a mixer bowl. Add salt and water. Beat until frothy. Stir in flour and blend well. Make a soft dough. Shape into walnut sized balls. Cover with napkin. Let stand for 30 minutes. Roll each ball into a tissue thin pastry with rolling pin. Sprinkle with starch each time while rolling a ball. Divide pastry layers into half. Place fırst half in a well greased baking pan 22x22 cm (9x9 inch). Brush off starch while spreading. Sprinkle over with melted butter every two sheets. Spread chopped walnuts over. Repeat same with remaining layers. Brush top layer with cooled butter. Bake in a moderate oven until golden brown. Remove from oven. Pour scalded milk over baked pastry. Cover immediately; cool. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Boil gently for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice; stir. Boil for 1 minute. Pour over cooled pastry. Cut into 5 cm (2 inch) squares. Top each piece with whipped cream before serving.

Servings: 12

Nutritional Value
(in approximately one serving)

Regional Characteristics:
This recipe comes from Diyarbakır province.