Makroud
Makroud is a delicious North African pastry that is popular in countries like Algeria and Tunisia. It typically consists of a semolina dough filled with a date paste and then shaped into diamond or oval shapes. After baking, the makroud is often coated in a sweet syrup or honey and decorated with nuts or sesame seeds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fine semolina
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup orange blossom water
- 1 cup pitted dates finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Honey or sugar syrup for coating
- Sesame seeds or chopped nuts for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the semolina, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add the melted butter or vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Slowly pour in the orange blossom water while kneading the dough until it forms a smooth and pliable consistency.
- In a separate bowl, combine the chopped dates, cinnamon, and cloves. Mix well to create a sweet filling.
- Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each one into a small disc shape. Place a spoonful of the date filling in the center of each disc.
- Fold and shape the dough around the filling to form diamond or oval-shaped pastries.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the shaped makroud pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the makroud for about 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the makroud from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
- While still warm, dip each makroud into honey or coat them with sugar syrup. Make sure they are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds or chopped nuts on top of each makroud for extra flavor and presentation.
- Allow the makroud to cool completely before serving. They are best enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 666kcal (33%)Carbohydrates: 101g (34%)Protein: 13g (26%)Fat: 24g (37%)Saturated Fat: 15g (94%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mg (20%)Sodium: 528mg (23%)Potassium: 422mg (12%)Fiber: 7g (29%)Sugar: 23g (26%)Vitamin A: 714IU (14%)Vitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 71mg (7%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
