Ganja Pakhlava Recipe | Traditional Azerbaijani Pakhlava

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup whole milk, lukewarm
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
• 1 cup pistachios, finely chopped
• 1 cup granulated sugar (for nut filling)
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing layers)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon rose water
• 1 egg yolk (for glazing)
• Whole pistachios or walnuts (for garnish)