Makrout (Also Maqrood, Makroudh)

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 14
Traditional Makrout recipe from North Africa
in Dessert

Prep

45 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

1 hour 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

200 g semolina
65 g flour
80 g melted butter
100 ml warm water
2 tablespoons orange blossom water ( optional )
250 g dates ( blended into date paste )
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon butter
50 g dry roasted sesame seeds
200 ml liquid honey

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
470
Sugar
31g
Fat
20g
Makrout is a traditional North African pastry that is commonly served during religious or special occasions. The pastry is made of semolina flour with date paste filling and is fried or baked. Its contains a high amount of natural sugar from the dates, and a crunchy texture from the sesame seeds and is often sweetened with honey. This pastry can last long and is often wrapped in an airtight container to maintain its freshness.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180°C or 350°F
2.In a medium bowl, combine semolina, flour, and melted butter.
3.Gradually add water and orange blossom water while kneading the dough until it becomes smooth.
4.Divide the dough into manageable amounts and shape into long cylinders.
5.In another bowl, mix the dates, cinnamon, and butter to create a paste. Take the cylinder-shaped dough and make a long hollow in the center and fill with the date paste. Close the dough over the filling. Cut thee loaves diagonally into your ideal sizes. Repeat until all the dough and date paste are used.
6.Place the loaves into a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until the sides become golden brown. Remove from oven, and let it cool.
7.In a bowl, mix the sesame seeds with honey to create a glaze. Brush the glaze on the cooled pastry loaves. Serve and enjoy!

PROS

Makrout is a sweet pastry that is high in carbohydrates and fibers, and has a long shelf life.
It can be served with coffee or tea or as a snack.

CONS

Makrout is high in sugar and can be harmful to diabetics.

The high caloric and carbohydrate content can also be unhealthy if consumed in large amounts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Makrout is an excellent source of energy and fiber. The use of semolina flour can promote healthy digestion. The use of dates instead of refined sugar can also boost the antioxidant properties of the pastry.

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