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Bradj (date-filled diamonds)

Arabic name البراج (المبرجة)

Bradj (date-filled diamonds)

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Ingredients (5)

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Method

  1. Knead the flour with the smen into a firm dough.

  2. Make the filling by mixing the date paste with the cinnamon and orange blossom water.

  3. Roll out the dough, spread with a layer of the date filling, then fold over and cut into diamonds.

  4. Bake in a moderate oven until cooked and serve warm or cold.