Dilkush

     

Dilkush / Dilpasand as they are called, is a flaky bread filled with sweetened mixture of coconut, candies and nuts.. It serves as a perfect snack for tea time or also as a dessert.. I love it warm and fresh out of the oven..

Ingredients:

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup all purpose flour

3tbsp milk powder

4tbsp powdered sugar

1tsp salt

1 + 1/4 tsp yeast

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup water

2tbsp butter

For the filling:

1 cup fresh coconut grinded / shredded coarsely

1 cup tutti fruti colored

1/4 cup cashews chopped

1/4 cup cherries chopped (optional)

1/4 cup brown sugar

1tsp elaichi powder

Method: Seive whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, milk powder, sugar and salt.. Add in yeast.. Heat water and milk till luke warm.. Pour this in the dough and make a soft dough.. At this point the dough will be sticky... Now place this dough onto a greased platform and knead with butter using stretch and fold method for around 7-10mins till it gets smooth and elastic.. It should form into a soft ball and not remain sticky.. Place it in a greased bowl and cover with a cloth.. Leave it in a warm place for around an hour till it doubles in size.. Meanwhile mix all the ingredients of filling and keep aside.. After an hour punch the dough back and divide into 2 balls.. Roll one dough into 1/4 inch thickness.. Place this on a greased baking tray or parchment paper.. Spread the filling on it leaving some space on the edges.. Cover it with another rolled out dough.. Pinch the edges and seal them.. Brush with little milk and leave to rise for 30mins.. Meanwhile preheat oven at 180c.. After 30mins, brush again with milk and bake it at 180c for around 40mins till the top is golden brown in color.. Remove, leave for 5mins, cut in wedges and serve.. 

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