Cakes, oriental biscuits

Maamoul is a very popular sweet speciality in Syria, Lebanon and other Arab countries. Maamoul is prepared with a dough composed of semolina, clarified butter (samneh), flavorings and sugar, stuffed with date paste, or pistachios or even nuts. It is often sprinkled with icing sugar. Maamoul is considered the main and unavoidable pastry of the holidays. Traditionally, for Eid, maamouls are prepared at home, and once served, they are the happiness of all ...