Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets
Rose and Pistachio Mahalabia (Style 14)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 500g plain flour
- • 60g unsalted butter, melted
- • 1 egg
- • 1 tsp ground anise
- • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 1 tbsp orange blossom water
- • 150g sesame seeds
- • 300g honey
- • 500ml vegetable oil, for frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, butter, egg, anise, cinnamon, orange blossom water, 2 tablespoons of the sesame seeds, and 150ml warm water into a firm dough; rest 30 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Roll the dough thinly, cut into strips, and fold and pinch each strip into an open rose shape.
3
Phase 3
Let the shaped pastries rest uncovered for 30 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Fry in oil heated to 180C until golden and crisp, then drain.
5
Phase 5
Warm the honey and dip the hot pastries in it, letting them soak for 2-3 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Drain and roll in the remaining sesame seeds.