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Ma'karoun Sweets (Zainab's Fingers)

Clear homemade recipe for ma'karoun, also known as Zainab's Fingers. Loved by adults especially — a classic, delicious traditional sweet.

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3 cups semolina (coarse semolina OK)1 cup all-purpose flour1 tsp yeast1/2 cup vegetable oil1 1/2 cups anise-flavored waterA pinch of salt

Soaking the ma'karoun

Sugar syrup (qater or shira)For more sweets you'll love, try this recipe: Basbousa with ToffeeFrom the Arab kitchen, enjoy this tasty kunafa: Knafeh with Mozzarella Cheese

Step 1

Mix all the ingredients together, then let the dough rest for about half an hour.

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Basbousa with Toffee
Knafeh with Mozzarella Cheese