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Dates Maamoul sticks

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 10 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Cups of all purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon of soft instant yeast
  • 1 Teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1 Tablespoon of sugar
  • 1/4 Teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1/2 Cup of corn oil
  • 3/4 Cup of warm water
  • 1 Pound of dates paste
  • 1 Cup of ghee or butter
  • 1 Teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1/4 Teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 Cup of toasted sesame

Instructions
 

For the dough:

  • Put half of the quantity of the flour, yeast, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, fix the dough hook into place, and process on a slow speed for several seconds.
  • Add the oil and the water; then work on a medium speed until the dough forms and separates from the edges of the bowl.
  • Add the remaining quantity of the flour gradually until the dough becomes smooth and chewy
  • Knead the dough for about 5 minutes
  • Put the dough in a greased bowl. Grease its surface with a little oil. Cover the plate with a piece of nylon.
  • Put the dough in a warm place until it doubles in size.

For the filling:

  • Meanwhile, put the dates, butter and cinnamon in a deep dish and knead to form a soft dough. Shape the into thin fingers
  • On a floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle shape according to your preferred size.
  • On the edge of the rectangle, put a finger of the dates paste; then roll the dough on the finger of dates twice only
  • Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough so you have a thin finger of the dough and the dates. Cut the dough into medium-sized fingers.
  • Top layer: In a small plate, put the eggs and vanilla, mix with a small fork.
  • Using a small brush, grease the date sticks with a little bit of the onion and vanilla mixture. Distribute sesame and almonds on top
  • Place the date fingers in short rim trays and place them in a warm place for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to a temperature of 180°F Install the middle rack
  • Bake the date pastry for 10-12 minutes, until golden
  • Serve and enjoy your pastry for Ramadan!
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