طريقة عمل البراج الجزائري بالتمر Algerian Sweets "Braj" - Fatemahisokay

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat option.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic index sweetener.

Prepare the filling by mixing date paste, cinnamon, orange blossom water, sesame seeds, and butter together.

Place the filling inside a plastic bag and flatten it into a 1/4 inch square.

Mix semolina and salt, then add melted butter and mix well.

Pour in orange blossom water until a loose dough forms that can be pressed together into lumps.

Divide the semolina mixture in half and pour one half onto the work surface, forming it into a 1/2 inch rectangle.

Lay the date paste on top of the semolina rectangle and cover it with the second half of the semolina.

Press gently on the semolina to hold it together.

Use a rolling pin to flatten the square to a 1/2 inch rectangle and cut into long strips about 2 inches wide.

Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat and wipe it lightly with butter.

Place the Braj on the skillet and flip after a couple of minutes, cooking until firm and golden brown.

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