Nigvziani Kada

150 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. 2Add the butter, water, and egg, then mix until a smooth dough forms.
  3. 3Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
  4. 4Blend the walnuts in a food processor until finely ground.
  5. 5Transfer to a bowl and mix with the brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and butter until well combined.
  6. 6Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  7. 7Roll out the dough into a large rectangle.
  8. 8Spread the walnut filling evenly over the surface, then roll it up tightly into a log.
  9. 9Cut the roll into pieces of your preferred size and place them on a lined baking tray.
  10. 10Bake at 180°C for 10 minutes.
  11. 11Reduce the temperature to 160°C and bake for a further 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  12. 12Allow the Kadas to cool slightly, then dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Ingredients

  • 350 g plain flour
  • 30 g sugar
  • 8 g baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 100 g butter softened
  • 90 ml water, room temperature
  • 1 small egg
  • 100 g walnuts
  • 100 g brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 50 g butter, softened
  • 5 g vanilla sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Equipment

large bowlcling filmfood processorbaking trayoven