Maamoul Madd with Ashta (Cream)

Maamoul Madd with ashta is one of the most delicious Arabic sweets loved by kids and adults alike. Try it and leave your comments. This recipe also includes a link to a lemon-blossom substitute for decoration.

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1 1/2 cups coarse semolina1 1/2 cups fine semolina1 1/2 cups ghee (or 1 cup ghee + 1/2 cup butter)3/4 cup sugar1 medium tablespoon yeast1 teaspoon baking soda3 tablespoons powdered milk4 tablespoons rose water4 tablespoons orange blossom water

Ashta (Cream)

7 cups water3 cups powdered milk1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup sugar2 tablespoons orange blossom waterFrom the Arab kitchen, try the best kunafa at the link: Kunafa with Mozzarella CheeseTo make the lemon-blossom substitute Alisar uses to decorate the maamoul madd with ashta, see the link: Lemon blossom substitute for decorating Arabic sweets

Step 1

Mix the dry ingredients. Add the ghee and rub well, then add the orange blossom water and rose water and knead into a dough.

Cooking notes

Kunafa with Mozzarella Cheese
Lemon blossom substitute for decorating Arabic sweets