Description
A collection of delightful recipes for traditional Arabic sweet pastries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ground nuts (almonds or pistachios)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, melted butter, sugar, and water until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Fill each piece with ground nuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges.
- Place the pastries on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle honey over the warm pastries before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use ghee instead of butter.
- These pastries can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to experiment with different fillings such as dates or chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg