Azerbaijani Pakhlava Recipe | Traditional Pakhlava Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup whole milk, lukewarm
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for dough)
• 1 1/2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing layers)
• 1 large egg yolk (for glazing)
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream (for glazing)
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Whole walnut halves or pistachios (for garnish)