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Traditional Sfințișori Pastries

Sweet, flaky pastries dusted with sugar, made for the feast of the 40 Martyrs of Sebaste in Romania.

25 minutes4 servings
Traditional Sfințișori Pastries
Photo: Defy the wind · Public domain

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 8 equal circles.
  3. In a small bowl, mix sugar, vanilla, and a little water to make a paste.
  4. Brush the pastry circles with egg wash and sprinkle the sugar mixture on top.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and crisp.
  6. Let cool completely before serving.

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