Date Filled Spicy Cookies: Makrouta

In this mouthwatering journey, we're diving into the heart of Middle Eastern cuisine with a delightful twist on a classic treat. Here is the written recipe: https://www.turkishfoodtravel.com/2023/10/28/makrouta-date-filled-spicy-cookies/ Join me as I explore the flavors and aromas of a Date-Stuffed Spicy Cookie, also known as 'Makrouta.' This irresistible pinwheel cookie is a true testament to the rich culinary traditions of the Middle East.
In the Video:

A Spice Lover's Paradise: I will introduce you to a symphony of spices that make this cookie truly unique. Discover the warm and exotic notes of cardamom, the sweet essence of mahalep, the anise, fennel, cinnamon, and the aromatic touch of mastic gum and more. These spices come together to create a flavor experience like no other.

Sweet Dates: I'll show you how to prepare the sweet, gooey filling made from soft dates, adding a natural sweetness that perfectly complements the spices. This Date-Stuffed Spicy Cookie is the perfect blend of sweet and savory, with an aromatic kick that will transport your taste buds to the Middle East.
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Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:36 Ingredients and spices
1:23 Spice mix
2:16 The Makrouta cookie dough
5:33 Date filling
6:30 Shaping the cookies
9:12 Second batch filling differently
10:49 Tasting and commenting

Ingredients for Makrouta Date filled cookies:
For the dough:
3 cups or more flour (add gradually after 2+1/2 cups)
3/4 cup thin semolina
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp each anise seed, fennel seed, mahalep powder or seed, cinnamon
1/4 tsp mastic gum (mix the spices, if need ground them with mortal and pestle and use 1 heaped tbsp for the dough and rest for the filling)
1/2 cup each vegetable or mix of vegetable and olive oil
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tsp active dry yeast
2 tbsp sesame seeds + more when shaping
about 1/2 cup milk when kneading the dough

For the date filling:
500gr. soft dates or ready date paste if you can find
1 tsp of the spice mix
1 tbsp water
1-2 tsp cacao powder (it is normally not used, I had to use to make the filling stiff
1 tbsp butter
handful of or 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

Also will need baking paper

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