Hilal sweet, a very ancient Moroccan
Here's a delightful recipe for **Hilal sweet**, a traditional Moroccan treat:
### Ingredients
- **For the dough:**
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 100 g unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- **For the filling:**
- 200 g ground almonds (or walnuts)
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- **For the syrup:**
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
### Instructions
1. **Prepare the dough:**
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Gradually add warm water until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. **Make the filling:**
- In a bowl, combine ground almonds, powdered sugar, cinnamon, orange blossom water, and melted butter. Mix well until it forms a paste.
3. **Shape the sweets:**
- Divide the dough into small balls. Roll out each ball into a thin circle (about 3-4 inches in diameter).
- Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to form a crescent shape (like a moon), sealing the edges well.
4. **Fry the sweets:**
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the Hilal sweets until golden brown on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
5. **Prepare the syrup:**
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Add orange blossom water and remove from heat.
6. **Coat the sweets:**
- Dip the fried sweets in the warm syrup, ensuring they are well coated. Let them sit for a few minutes to absorb the syrup.
### Serving
Serve the Hilal sweets warm or at room temperature, garnished with crushed almonds or pistachios if desired.
Enjoy this delicious Moroccan treat! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
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