Burma Kadayif, Pistachio Shredded Pastry Rolls
Crisp golden rolls of shredded pastry packed with pistachios and soaked in a light lemon syrup.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.63 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Make the syrup. Stir the 250 g sugar and water over a medium heat until dissolved, add the lemon juice and simmer for 8 minutes. Leave to cool completely.
8 min - 2
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease a 20 by 30 cm baking tin. Mix the chopped pistachios with the 1 tbsp sugar.
- 3
Pull the pastry strands apart gently so they are loose and fluffy. Divide into 12 portions and lay one out on the work surface in a 20 cm long strip, about 6 cm wide.
- 4
Brush the strip with melted butter, spoon a line of pistachios along one long side and roll up tightly like a cigar. Place seam down in the tin. Repeat with the rest.
- 5
Pour the remaining butter over the rolls. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden and crisp.
33 min 20 s - 6
Pour the cold syrup over the hot rolls straight from the oven. Leave for at least 1 hour so they soak it up, then serve.
60 min
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