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Aish El Saraya

Cultural Context

Aish El Saraya, a traditional Lebanese dessert, has roots in the Levant and is often enjoyed during festive occasions. This sweet bread pudding showcases the region's love for aromatic flavors, featuring rose and orange blossom waters. Today, it's a beloved treat in many Middle Eastern countries, often served at celebrations and gatherings, symbolizing hospitality and generosity.

LebaneseLBdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
4 cups bread
2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons rose water
2 tablespoons orange blossom water
1/2 cup pistachios
1/2 cup almonds
1 cup cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

rose water

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: almond extract

Vanilla extract provides a similar aromatic quality.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are more affordable and still add crunch.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2

Slice the bread into thin pieces and arrange them in a baking dish.

3

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and pour it over the bread slices.

4

In a separate saucepan, combine milk, sugar, and vanilla extract, heating until sugar dissolves.

5

Add rose water and orange blossom water to the milk mixture, stirring to combine.

6

Pour the milk mixture evenly over the bread slices, allowing them to soak for about 15 minutes.

7

Bake the bread in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30-35 minutes.

8

Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

9

Top with whipped cream and garnish with chopped pistachios and almonds.

10

Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Bread of the PalaceLebanese Bread Pudding

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