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Kalb el louz (almond hearts)

Arabic name قلب اللوز

Kalb el louz (almond hearts)

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Ingredients (5)

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Method

  1. Knead the ground almonds with the sugar, egg and orange blossom water into a firm paste.

  2. Roll into small balls and shape into hearts or decorative forms.

  3. Bake in a low oven for a few minutes without letting them colour too much.

  4. Dip in the syrup or dust with icing sugar.