How to Make Maamoul Mad with Ashta

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups semolina
• 1 1/2 cups farina flour
• 1 cup ghee
• 1 tablespoon powdered milk
• 2 tablespoons orange blossom water
• 2 tablespoons rose water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon mahlab
• 1 tablespoon yeast
• How to Make the Ashta:
• To make Eid maamoul with semolina, click the link: How to Make Eid Maamoul with Semolina

Method

1. Mix the semolina, farikha flour, sugar, milk and mahlab well, then add the ghee and mix well. Let the mixture rest for one hour.
2. Dissolve the yeast in a spoon of warm water, rub the mixture well without kneading, then add the orange blossom and rose water.
3. Divide the dough into two parts, roll out the first layer and place the prepared cold ashta (clotted cream) or qeemar on top.
4. Roll out the third layer using plastic wrap to obtain a thin layer to the size you want.
5. Place the maamoul mad tray with ashta in a preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until browned.
   Timers: 25 min
6. Method to make ashta:
7. Heat the liquid milk on the stove until it slightly boils.
8. Add a tablespoon of white vinegar until it curdles.
9. Place the mixture in a sieve. Set aside a cup of water with two tablespoons of powdered milk, one tablespoon of flour and a tablespoon of sugar to taste.
10. Stir them well and when the mixture thickens add a tablespoon of orange blossom water and the strained milk. Stir well and leave on low heat for a few minutes.
11. To make Eid semolina maamoul, click the link: How to Make Semolina Maamoul