How to Make Ma'arouk

Ma'arouk — you’ve probably heard of it in Levantine dramas. Its name is tied to traditional, popular cuisine. Read the recipe and you’ll be excited to make it — delicious.

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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup lukewarm milk1/2 cup waterPinch of salt1/4 cup sugar (or 1/2 cup to taste)1/4 cup vegetable oil (or 30 ml)1/2 teaspoon mahleb1 teaspoon instant dry yeast1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)1/2 teaspoon anise seeds (optional)

Topping

Toasted sesame seedsNigella seeds (black seed)A little milk to brush the surface of the ma'aroukSyrup (qater) or honey diluted with water to glaze the ma'arouk (with a pinch of desiccated coconut — optional)To make Umm Taha’s delicious almond croissant, click the link Almond Delight (Almond Croissant)

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the flour, mahlab, spices, and a pinch of salt, and mix them by hand until uniform.

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