Moroccan cakes : Makrout For Dates
A classic of oriental pastry.
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Ingredients (10 people)
1 pinch of salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Oil for frying
2 tablespoons orange blossom water
100g of honey
1 bowl of melted butter
4 tbsp powdered sugar
400g of date paste
3 bowls of semolina
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Preparation
Step 1 :
Put in a large salad bowl: semolina, salt, sugar and butter well worked.
2nd step :
Add warm water and rework to have a smooth and homogeneous paste.
Let stand at least an hour.
Step 3:
In another bowl, mix the date paste, cinnamon and orange blossom water.
Step 4:
Make small rolls, split them in the middle and introduce small sticks of date paste into the slot. Weld the roll opening and smooth it.
Step 5:
Cut into a diamond and fry in boiling oil. Brown on both sides and dip in warm honey. Drain and store tightly in a box once the makruts have cooled down.
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