Makrout (Semolina and Date Cookie) / مقروط بالسميدة و التمر - CookingWithAlia - Episode 406

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🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried figs offer a similar sweetness and texture.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are budget-friendly and nut-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a rich flavor with less saturated fat.

orange blossom water

🥗Healthier: rose water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla extract is more accessible and adds a pleasant aroma.

Dilute saffron threads in orange blossom water.

Place semolina in a large plate and mix with softened butter until coated.

Add saffron-orange blossom water to the semolina and mix until a soft dough forms.

Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Add ground Cubeb spice and ground cinnamon to the date paste and mix.

Divide the date paste into 2 portions and roll each into a log.

Take half of the dough and shape it into a log the same length as the date paste log.

Flatten the dough and insert the date paste log in the center.

Pinch the dough around the date paste and roll to seal completely.

Slice the log into bite-sized chunks with diagonal cuts.

Mark the top of each makrout with a knife tip.

Transfer the makrout to an oiled baking pan.

Bake in a preheated oven at 360 F / 180 C for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

Drizzle honey on top of the makrout while still hot and let cool for several hours before serving.

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