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Featured Grain: Semolina – Grain in Africa, Europe, Asia
About the Recipe: This Arabian cookie is popular in the Middle East. The cookies taste similar to shortbread and can be filled with dates, pistachio, almonds, or a flavorful combination filling. They use special molds, but a citrus juicer makes an attractive substitute. The cookies will store well at room temperature for three days.
What is Semolina?
Durum grain is a member of the grass family and golden in color. It’s also known as semolina and is very elastic. It’s called bulgur when ground. Semolina is coarser than traditional flour and may be darker and more golden in color, but this will depend on the specific varieties. It can also have a more earthy aroma.
Semolina flour is used in pasta and is very common in Italy. You may see semolina in other recipes such as cakes, breads, or pies.
For More Information See:
https://www.bobsredmill.com/blog/baking-101/what-is-semolina/
Recipe by: Munaty Cooking,
For More Information See:
https://www.munatycooking.com/maamoul-cookies-made-with-semolina/
Place filled dough ball in the underside of a citrus juicer that can act like a mold for the dough; press it gently to help the dough shape the mold.
Gently tap the bottom of the mold multiple times over a hard surface like your kitchen counter until dough is released. (Do not tap the mold over your hand.) (We used a small knife to make the lines a little deeper on the sides of the shaped cookie dough.
Hint from Muna: If dough sticks to the mold, place plastic wrap inside the mold; then press in the dough ball or dust mold with flour before placing the dough ball in it.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Maamoul Shortbread Cookies
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