Makhbouz

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupFlour
2tablespoonsButter
1Egg
2tablespoonsYoghurt
½teaspoonBaking soda
½teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonSugar
1cupChopped peeled almonds
1teaspoonCardamon
1cupConfectioners sugar, about
½poundsPitted dates
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
1Egg yolk
Sesame seeds
¼poundsGrated feta cheese
1tablespoonCream cheese
1Egg
1tablespoonFlour

Directions

DOUGH

FILLINGS

ALMOND FILLING

DATE FILLING

CHEESE FILLING

Purim pastry from the land of Queen Esther DOugh: Combine all ingredients and knead. Cover and let rise 1 hour. Roll out dough into ⅛" thickness. Cut into 3" rounds. Fill with any of the following fillings. Close to semi-circle and crimp closed with fork. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until slightly brown Fillings:

Almond Filling: Grind almonds, mix with cardamon, and add sugar to desired sweetness

Date Filling: Combine date and oil over low heat in a saucepan. When soft, shape into small balls and fill dough. Dip pastry in egg yolk and then in sesame seeds. Bake as above

Cheese Filling: Combine all ingredients and fill prepared dough Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest V97 #088 by judith sobel <jcs@...> on Mar 16, 1997