Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Sultana Sugar Candy Pastry



A sapid rich pastry that is suitable for any occasion. Sultana Sugar Candy Pastry is layers of sweet pastry with filling of sultana, sugar candy, nuts, semolina and raisins.

Ingredients for Pastry

- 500 grams flour
- 1 egg , beaten
- Salt
- 75 grams ghee
- cornflour for rolling

Directions for pastry

First mix the above ingredients adding sufficient water to prepare the pastry, knead well and keep aside.


Ingredients For Filling

- 500 grams crushed white sugar candy
- 125 grams semolina
- 75 grams ghee
- 75 grams cashew nuts
- 250 grams Sultanas
- Essence of rose, almond and banana
- 75 grams raisins or dates

Directions For Filling

1. Mix all above filling ingredients and keep aside.

2. Cover bottom of pan with a layer of pastry, brush that layer with ghee and cover second layer of pastry on the first layer.

3. Spread the filling and cover with third layer of pastry and brush that layer with ghee.

4. Spread the filling and cover with fourth layer of pastry and brush that layer with ghee.

5. Cover the fourth layer with the final fifth layer of pastry.

6. Cut through with knife to make a diamond pattern as shown in above image and spread the balance ghee on top.

7. Bake in oven at 350° F until the pastry turns golden brown.

8. Boil sugar in one cup of water, add essence to the boiled sugar syrup and pour over the baked pastry.


Note:  Remove from oven and let the pastry cool completely before serving.

Servings: 8 to 10