Maamoul Recipe

In a bowl, combine semolina, butter, ghee, sugar, nutmeg, mahlab, rose water, orange blossom water, and yeast.

Mix the ingredients well, then cover and set aside for at least 4 hours.

Remove and knead by hands until the dough starts to hold together or forms a paste. If necessary, add a small amount of rose water while kneading.

In a food processor, blend the pistachios (or walnuts) until they are completely crushed. Remove and place in a bowl.

Mix orange blossom water, rose water and Nestlé® Sweetened Condensed Milk until all ingredients are well combined.

Cover and place in fridge for 1 hour.

Remove a small piece of dough, roll into a ball with your hands, flatten a small dent in the middle and place a teaspoon of the filling. Close carefully to form a ball again.

Press the stuffed dough into a ma’amoul mold to form a pattern on the upper side of the dough.

Tap out onto a cookie sheet that is not greased and bake at 190°C for 10-15 minutes or until lightly colored but not browned.

Remove and transfer onto a cooling sheet and sprinkle with icing sugar (optional).