

I propose a new version of the famous Makroutes. Yes ! I do not get tired of it, it's one of my favorite pastries. This version differs by adding spices such as cinnamon, ginger or cardamom as well as grilled sesame seeds ground both in dough and stuffing. I opted for an ovoid shape to change the usual rhombus. I also added an egg to the composition of the dough to prevent it from crumbling when cooking.

INGREDIENTS:

PREPARATION:

800 gr of semolina50 gr of flour40 gr of grilled sesame seeds and finely ground1/2 teaspoon of cardamom1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon350 gr of melted butter1 egg1 teaspoon of salt1 teaspoon of bicarbonate100 ml of water130 ml water of orange blossom270 gr of almond powder40 gr of grilled sesame seeds and finely ground100 gr of sugar30 gr of butter150 ml of orange flower water1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon1/2 teaspoon of four spices1/2 teaspoon of ginger1/2 teaspoon of cardamomFrying oilHoney2 tablespoons water of orange blossomSesame seedsIn a large bowl, place the semolina, flour, sesame powder, salt, and bicarbonate. Dig a well and pour the cooled melted butter and egg.Mix with the palms of the hands before adding a mixture of water and orange flower water gradually.The dough should be soup and homogeneous. Shoot and place in the fresh 30 minutes before dividing into balls of 40 gr.Mix all the ingredients of the stuffing by adding orange flower water gradually. The stuffing must not be sticky but enough soup and you can form balls of 20 grSpread the dough slightly by hand in a small circle, place the filling ball in the center before locking it. Shape the stuffed dough into an egg shape. Let the cakes crumble for 1 hour at room temperature.Fry the cakes in a hot oil bath but do not smoke over medium heat to allow cooking. Once the makroutes are cooked with a beautiful amber color, drain on absorbent paper and let cool. Emmieller by lightening the slightly heated honey with orange flower water. Drain delicately, sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy.