Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets
Middle Eastern Sweet Pastry (Style 42)
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 500g granulated sugar
- • 750ml water, divided
- • 100g cornflour
- • 1 tsp cream of tartar
- • 1 tbsp lemon juice
- • 1 tbsp rose water
- • 50g icing sugar, for coating
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil the sugar, 350ml of the water, the cream of tartar, and lemon juice until it reaches 115C on a thermometer.
2
Phase 2
Whisk the cornflour into the remaining 400ml water until smooth.
3
Phase 3
Whisk the slurry into the hot syrup and simmer over low heat, stirring often, for 40-50 minutes until thick, translucent, and pulling from the pan in one piece.
4
Phase 4
Off the heat, stir in the rose water.
5
Phase 5
Pour into a parchment-lined 20cm square tray and leave uncovered overnight to set.
6
Phase 6
Cut into small cubes with an oiled knife and toss in the icing sugar until no longer sticky.