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CRISP ALMOND AND SESAME PASTRIES.- (Samsa-) Tunisia

CRISP ALMOND AND SESAME PASTRIES.- (Samsa-) Tunisia comes together with Sugar, Water, Lemon Juice, Orange Flower Water, and Orange Zest. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup
• 1 1/4 cup
• 1 tbsp
• Orange Flower Water
• 1 1/2 cup
• 1 1/2 tsp
• 1 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Put the water and 1/2 cup of the sugar in a saucepan and heat gently, stirring until dissolved.

2. 2

   Add the lemon juice and boil until syrupy.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and add the orange-flower water.

4. 4

   Leave to cool.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

6. 6

   In a mixing bowl, stir together the ground almonds, orange zest, cinnamon if using and remaining sugar, then knead together the ingredients.

7. 7

   Brush one sheet of filo with olive oil, keep the other sheets covered with a damp cloth.

8. 8

   Cut the oiled sheet into 3 lengthwise strips.

9. 9

   Place a small spoonful of filling at the bottom of each strip.

10. 10

    Fold the sides over the filling then roll the pastry up along the length.

11. 11

    Brush inside the end of the pastry with oil and seal it to the roll.

12. 12

    Brush with oil and put on a baking sheet.

13. 13

    Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.

14. 14

    Bake the pastries for 15-20 minutes until crisp and golden.

15. 15

    The remove to a plate and sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.

16. 16

    Leave until cold before serving.