Almond Sesame Pastries

==Description==
Samsa from Tunisia
* makes about 24
==Ingredients==
* ⅔ cup sugar
* 1¼ cup water
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* orange-flower water
* 1½ cups blanched almonds, lightly toasted and ground
* 1½ teaspoon finely grated orange zest
* 1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, if liked
* about 4 oz filo pastry
* olive oil, for brushing
* lightly toasted sesame seeds for sprinkling
==Directions==
# Put the water and ½ cup of the sugar in a saucepan and heat gently, stirring until dissolved.
# Add the lemon juice and boil until syrupy.
# Remove from the heat and add the orange-flower water.
# Leave to cool.
# Preheat the oven to 350°F degrees.
# In a mixing bowl,stir together the ground almonds, orange zest, cinnamon if using and remaining sugar, then knead together the ingredients.
# Brush one sheet of filo with olive oil, keep the other sheets covered with a damp cloth.
# Cut the oiled sheet into 3 lengthwise strips.
# Place a small spoonful of filling at the bottom of each strip.
# Fold the sides over the filling then roll the pastry up along the length.
# Brush inside the end of the pastry with oil and seal it to the roll.
# Brush with oil and put on a baking sheet.
# Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.
# Bake the pastries for 15-20 minutes until crisp and golden.
# Lower the pastries a few at a time into the hot syrup, leave for about 3 minutes so the syrup penetrates the pastries.
# The remove to a plate and sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
# Leave until cold before serving.
Category:Pastry Recipes