baking · vegetarian
Maamoul
Middle Eastern semolina shortbread molded around dates, pistachios or walnuts for Eid and Easter.
- Time
- 120min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Allergens
Contains milk, wheat and tree nuts.
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Method
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1
Rub ghee into semolina and rest covered overnight (or at least 2 hours).
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2
Add sugar, mahlab, yeast and liquids to form a dough; rest 30 minutes.
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3
Wrap balls of dough around fillings.
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4
Press into molds and tap out.
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5
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes until just golden at the base; dust nut ones with powdered sugar.
