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2 cups rendered butter, melted 5 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. whiskey 1/2 tsp. ground mahlab 1 tsp. orange water Water (lukewarm) Blend butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, whiskey, mahlab and orange blossom water. Mix in flour thoroughly, then add enough water until dough is of smooth consistency and does not stick to hands. Cover and let set 3 to 4 hours. Divide dough into 4 parts. On unfloured board, roll out each ball with rolling pin to 1/4 inch thickness. Spread date filling over dough and roll tightly into long roll (jelly roll fashion). Gently place on ungreased cookie sheet. With sharp knife, cut roll diagonally into 1/2 inch slices, being sure not to cut through to bottom. Bake in 400 degrees F oven for 40 minutes. Place under broiler for a few seconds until light brown. Let cool. Slice through and sprinkle with confectionery sugar before serving. Date Filling: 3 lbs. dates 3/4 c. walnuts 1 15 oz. can condensed milk Grind dates and walnuts fine. Add milk and mix. This recipe is from an actual cookbook printed by Fundcraft Publishing! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: Cookbooks.com! Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |