"It starts with a spark of sugary nostalgia, a cake you haven't thought about in years, crossing your mind in a random moment. Lost in memories all this time, it's surprising how much impact it still holds. The passing of time, as it turns out, only elevates forgotten desserts' magic. After that, it won't be long before the cravings come knocking and demand a revival. Such is the case with perok cake, as aptly demonstrated by large baking communities on Reddit."
"Originating in Iran and Armenia, perok (or piróg) is a butter cake topped with fruit jam and a lattice, pie-like crust. The filling is often sweet, but can also be savory with options like mushrooms, fried onions, potatoes, meat, and fish. It mostly comes in large circular and rectangular pans, but you might also see it sliced into palm-sized squares, served with tea or coffee as a daybreak snack."
"Think of perok as a cake and pie hybrid. The crust is crispy-edged and golden, yet the filling melts with decadent softness. At the center, the peach or apricot jam's vibrant sweetness (although it can be any other fruit you want) is a gratifying force that constantly pulls you back in for another bite. It's undoubtedly one of the many Armenian delicacies you need to try at least once."
Perok is a butter cake from Iran and Armenia topped with fruit jam and a lattice, pie-like crust. The filling is frequently sweet but also appears in savory forms with mushrooms, fried onions, potatoes, meat, or fish. Perok is baked in large circular or rectangular pans or cut into palm-sized squares for serving with tea or coffee. The crust bakes golden and crispy at the edges while the jammed center remains soft and deeply flavorful. Peach or apricot jam is a common filling, offering vibrant sweetness that balances the buttery pastry. Perok remains a cherished homemade treat and a staple of local bakeries, and it found renewed popularity through online baking communities.
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