Appetizers
Kunafah Balls
⏱ 45 minutes
🍽 6 people
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fine semolina flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons rose water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- Vegetable oil for frying
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Mix in rose water, honey, lemon juice, and pistachios.
- Gradually add 2 tablespoons of warm water to form dough.
- Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.
- Deep-fry the kunafah balls until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
