A collection of traditional sweet recipes from Malta in a new book!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with healthy fats.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with additional flavor.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

dates

🥗Healthier: figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Figs provide a similar sweetness and texture.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Add melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Prepare the filling by mixing chopped dates, almonds, cinnamon, and orange zest in a bowl.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut the dough into squares and place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square.

Fold the corners of the dough over the filling and seal tightly.

Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).

Fry the pastries until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

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