Comments on: Amazing Handmade Pastry (Maznik)

By: Village Feast

Village Feast — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 05:45:58 +0000

Hi Amanda, I’d try a commercial kitchen or cake decorating shop – they may have large baking tins.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:35:57 +0000

I learned with my Baba as well – very similar – except ours is risen twice (after rolling and placing in circular dish we leave it again to rise before putting in the oven) and at the point that the dough is separated into balls we squish the balls down a bit, then butter the tops of them (always loved as a kid sticking our fingers in the butter and smearing it all over!) and then layer them in pairs for rolling. This gives it a croissant-like flakiness in the final version that is just amazing. My Baba is famous for her feta maznik, shallots maznik, spinach and feta maznik, pumpkin maznik and leek maznik (plus, of course, the apple and walnut). Yummy. My only problem has been finding the large circular dishes with deep sides. Does anyone know where to get them?

By: admin

admin — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 07:52:14 +0000

Thanks Kelly, it’s nice to know that your baba has the same technique, proves that the old cooks really are the best!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 04:59:10 +0000

Hi there! So great to see this recipe online my baba taught me to let the maznik roll itself naturally by lifting the tablecloth as well! It really does make life easier! Good on you for putting this up!

By: Mira

Mira — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:48:49 +0000

Yep not an easy task but even at the ripe old age of 12 Like Mum I too was given the honour to be taught how to make “Maznik” by Baba Tala moments like these I treasure!! L your sis’

By: Suzanna

Suzanna — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:11:47 +0000

Thank you! Sxx

By: Mira

Mira — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:26:55 +0000

I am so proud that finally we have Baba and Mum’s amazing Maznik on record, it would have been a shame to loose such a valuable part of our culture, I am extremely proud of you little sis’.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:07:25 +0000

I have never heard of Maznik. Sounds delicious though!

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:58:12 +0000

You are a legend Little Sus! I’ve always wanted a written receipe for this … I’ve printed it off and will let you know how I go!

By: admin

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:10:52 +0000

Maznik lessons…now we’re talking!