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Moldavian Sfințișori (Sweet Baked Buns with Pure Honey and Ground Walnuts)
Traditional Moldavian figure-eight sweet yeast buns baked golden, glazed warm with rich liquid wildflower honey, and coated in fragrant crushed walnuts.
Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min
Ingredients
8servings
- All-purpose flour500 g
- Fresh yeast25 g
- Warm water250 ml
- Granulated sugar80 g
- Sunflower oil60 ml
- Liquid wildflower honey150 g
- Finely ground walnuts180 g
- Grated lemon zest1 tsp
Preparation Steps
1
Knead a soft dough with flour, yeast, warm water, sugar, oil, and lemon zest. Proof for 45 minutes.
45 min timer
2
Divide dough into 16 portions, roll into long ropes, and twist pairs into figure-eight shapes.
8 min timer
3
Place on baking sheet, proof 15 minutes, then bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
22 min timer
4
While still warm, brush generously with liquid honey and coat thickly in ground walnuts.
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Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Patrimoniul Culinar Tradițional Românesc / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA))
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
