Gata Donut
Gata is a traditional Armenian pastry, prepared for generations during holidays and family gatherings. Its soft, sweet dough is often enriched with a walnut-honey filling and served sprinkled with powdered sugar. This dessert is not only popular in Armenia but also found in neighboring countries, in various variations. If you want to try a truly special, traditional pastry, the Gata Donut is the perfect choice!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
In a bowl, rub the butter into the flour until you get a homogeneous crumbly mixture.
2
Add the sugar, salt, and vanilla extract, then work in the yeast and sour cream.
3
Whisk the eggs, then mix them into the dough. Knead until the dough is elastic and smooth.
4
Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm place for at least an hour, or until it has doubled in size.
5
Once the dough has risen, roll it out to about 1 cm thickness, then cut out small round donuts.
6
Place the donuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise for another 20 minutes.
7
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake the donuts for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
8
Meanwhile, chop the walnuts and mix them with the honey.
9
When the donuts are ready, spread them with the honey-walnut mixture, then sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve fresh.
