Homemade Makroud Recipe

Name: Homemade Makroud Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 3 measures medium semolina; 1/2 measure flour; 1 measure butter and oil mixture (50% butter, 50% oil); 1 measure water and orange blossom water mixture; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 pinch salt; 300g date paste; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons orange blossom water; Oil for frying; Honey (for coating)

Homemade Makroud Recipe – a traditional North African dessert made with semolina dough, filled with sweet date paste, fried until golden, and coated in fragrant honey. This crispy and flavorful pastry is perfect for special occasions or tea-time indulgence. Try this authentic Makroud recipe today!

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Mar 22, 2025 - 12:05

Prep Time 45 min

Cook Time 20 min

Serving 15

Difficulty Intermediate

Homemade Makroud Recipe is a traditional North African pastry known for its crispy, golden exterior and sweet, flavorful filling. Made with a rich semolina dough and stuffed with aromatic date paste, these delightful treats are fried to perfection and coated in fragrant honey. The combination of sesame seeds, cinnamon, and orange blossom water gives Makroud its signature taste, making it a beloved dessert for special occasions and tea-time indulgence. Enjoy this homemade version of Makroud, bringing the authentic flavors of Maghreb cuisine straight to your kitchen!

Ingredients

3 measures medium semolina
1/2 measure flour
1 measure butter and oil mixture (50% butter, 50% oil)
1 measure water and orange blossom water mixture
1 tablespoon sugar
1 pinch salt
300g date paste
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons orange blossom water
Oil for frying
Honey (for coating)

Nutritional Information

Calories: 220

Protein: 3g

Fat: 10g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Unsaturated Fat: 5g

Trans Fat: 0g

Carbohydrates: 30g

Sugar: 12g

Fiber: 2g

Sodium: 40mg

Cholesterol: 10mg

Directions

1. Step

In a large bowl, mix together the semolina, flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and oil mixture, then gradually incorporate the water and orange blossom water mixture. Knead until a smooth, pliable dough forms. Cover and let rest for about 30 minutes.

2. Step

In a separate bowl, combine the date paste, sesame seeds, butter, cinnamon, and orange blossom water. Knead the mixture until well blended and shape it into long ropes.

3. Step

Divide the dough into portions and roll each into thin strips. Place a rope of the date filling along one edge of the dough, then roll the dough around the filling to encase it. Flatten slightly and cut into rounds.

4. Step

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the parcels until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. While still warm, dip them in honey, then strain off excess.

5. Step

Let them cool slightly, garnish as desired, and enjoy!