🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter using your fingers or a pastry cutter until crumbly.
- Add yeast, warm milk, and egg. Knead into a smooth dough (by hand or mixer).
- Divide the dough into 4 equal parts, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes (no full rise needed).
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
- Mix the ground walnuts with sugar in a bowl. Have your apricot jam ready (warm it slightly to spread easier if needed).
Step 3: Roll and Layer
- Roll out each dough piece into a rectangle the size of your baking pan (approx. 9×13 inch / 23×33 cm).
- Line the first layer in the bottom of a greased or parchment-lined pan.
- Spread ⅓ of the jam, then sprinkle ⅓ of the walnut-sugar mix.
- Repeat with second and third layers. Add the final dough layer on top (no filling on top).
- Prick the top layer with a fork all over to prevent bubbling.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Let cool completely before glazing!
Step 5: Chocolate Glaze
- Melt the chocolate with butter (double boiler or microwave in 20-sec bursts).
- Pour and spread over the cooled top layer.
- Let glaze set at room temp or refrigerate briefly.
Step 6: Slice and Serve
- Slice into small rectangular bars or diamonds using a sharp knife (wipe blade between cuts for clean slices).
💡 Tips & Traditions
- It’s even better the next day—the layers settle beautifully.
- Store covered at room temp for 3 days or in the fridge up to a week.
- Add a touch of rum or lemon zest to the filling for a fragrant upgrade.
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