Makroud (Pan-Fried Semolina Date Cookies)

Name: Makroud (Pan-Fried Semolina Date Cookies)
Ingredients: 3 cups medium semolina (about 480 grams); 1 cup melted butter (about 225 grams); Pinch salt; 1 cup warm water mixed with about 1/4 cup orange blossom water (about 240 ml water + 60 ml orange blossom water); Date paste; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Honey; Sesame seeds for garnish

رزان محمد @razan_21mohamed

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A favorite recipe from our community.

رزان محمد @razan_21mohamed

الجزائر

A favorite recipe from our community.

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Ingredients

3 cupsmedium semolina (about 480 grams)
1 cupmelted butter (about 225 grams)
Pinchsalt
1 cupwarm water mixed with about 1/4 cup orange blossom water (about 240 ml water + 60 ml orange blossom water)
Date paste
1/4 teaspoonground cloves
1/4 teaspoonground cinnamon
Honey
Sesame seeds for garnish

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Steps

1

Place the semolina and salt in a large bowl.
2

Mix in the melted butter until every grain of semolina is coated.
3

Gradually add the water mixed with orange blossom water and knead until a dough forms. Let it rest.
4

Knead the date paste with the ground cloves and cinnamon.
5

Shape the dough into a log, then make a groove down the center.
6

Shape the date paste into a log and place it in the groove. Seal the dough around the filling.
7

Cut the log into diamond-shaped pieces and let them rest.
8

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the makroud pieces, turning until golden brown on all sides.
9

Dip each piece in honey while still warm.
10

Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.