"Delicious Algerian semolina pastries filled with spiced date paste"
Algerian Pastries (Bradj Algerien)
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Prep time 40mins
Cook time 10mins
Serves or Makes: 12 or more
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For the Dough
ingredients
- 3 cups fine semolina
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- pinch of Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
- water, as needed
For the Filling
ingredients
- 1 pound date paste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon oil
For the Dough
Method
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix semolina, butter/oil, orange blossom water and a pinch of salt. Cover and place in the fridge overnight.
Step 2
The next day, add water little by little and knead until you get a stiff dough consistency, 10 minutes. Divide the dough in two equal parts and set aside.
For the Filling
Step 1
Place a medium sized pot of water on the stove, topped with another metal bowl or pot. To this add the date paste, spices, oil and agave or honey and cook until the paste is soft and smooth, 1-2 minutes. Set aside to cool a bit.
For the Assembly and Cooking
Step 1
Knead one part of the semolina dough to a disc 1/4 inch thick using your hands. If the dough is sticking to your hands, cover the surface with plastic wrap or parchment paper to avoid sticking.
Step 2
Place the date dough on top of this disc and press until you obtain a uniform layer of the same size.
Step 3
Knead the other half of the semolina dough to a disc of the same size and place it on top.
Step 4
Cut into diamond shaped and if you want decorate the surface on one side with a pattern using a fork or back of a knife
Step 5
Cook on both sides in a wide pan on medium heat, 6-7 minutes in total.