Nan-e Shekari

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Nan-e Shekari
Alternative namesنان شکری
TypePastry
Place of origin Iran
Region or stateKermanshah
Main ingredientsEgg,Flour,Sugar, Oil

Nan-e Shekari (Persian: نان شکری) is the name of a type of sweet that is prepared in the city of Kermanshah and is known as one of the souvenirs of this city. This sweet is so called because of the use of sugar to decorate it. Dinner Nan-e Shekari is sometimes baked with Clarified butter.[1][2]

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Eggs, flour, sugar powder, Kermanshahi oil or butter, brewed saffron, vanilla and cardamom are used to prepare the dough for this sweet. Sugar is also used to decorate sweets, which is why it is called "Nan-e Shekari" which means sugar bread. Confectionery workshops in Kermanshah bake Nan-e Shekari in the oven.[3]

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