Golab
Golab is a traditional Iranian sweet pastry that's often served during Nowruz, the Persian New Year. It's made with rose water and cardamom, and is delightfully light and fragrant.
Ingredients - Serves 12
- Powdered sugar - For dusting
- Eggs - 2
- Butter - 1/2 cup, melted
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- Cardamom - 1 teaspoon
- Rose water - 1/2 cup
- Sugar - 1 cup
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cardamom, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and rose water.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Allow the pastries to cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Sugar: 15g
