Maamoul Mad with Qashta

Maamoul Mad with qashta — one of the most delicious Arabic desserts. Don’t miss this tasty, reliable recipe. The recipe also includes a link for making qashta. Enjoy!

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250 grams fine semolina or "farikha" flour250 grams semolina200 grams butterHalf a cup sugar or sugar syrup (qatir/shira)Half a cup rose water + orange blossom water for kneading1 tablespoon yeast1 teaspoon mahlab (ground cherry pit)2 tablespoons powdered milk — optionalPinch of saltPinch of baking sodaSugar syrup (qatir/shira) for servingQashta (clotted cream / qaymar) for the fillingFor more of Lina’s delicious sweet recipes, see: How to Make Atayef-Style FingersTo make qashta at home, see: Homemade Qashta (Qaymar)

Step 1

Rub the butter into the fine semolina (or farikha flour), then add the remaining ingredients and knead.

Cooking notes

How to Make Atayef-Style Fingers
Homemade Atayef Dough
Homemade Qashta (Qaymar)

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