Makrout Recipe with Dates and Honey
"Makrout are semolina cakes or cookies which came to Morocco via Tunisia and Algeria. Although date paste filled makrout are sometimes baked, the traditional method of frying and then dipping in honey yields a memorable blend of flavors and textures. Serve them during Ramadan, for Eid or other special occasions. If you like, a little ground almonds or ground sesame seeds can be added to the date filling. Don't be intimidated by the steps below; the cookies are easier to make than you might think. The photo tutorial How to Make Makrout will be useful if you've never seen how the cookies are shaped or cooked. Also try Makrout with Almonds and Honey...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups (350g) fine or medium semolina
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1/4 cup (35g) flour
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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2/3 cup (160g) melted butter or vegetable oil
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2/3 cup orange flower water
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10 oz. (300 g) dates
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1 tablespoon melted butter
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1 tablespoon orange flower water
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, or more to taste
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dash nutmeg (optional)
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vegetable oil, for frying
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2 cups (340g) honey
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1 tablespoon orange flower water
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