Samboosak Hilwah

==Description==
This recipe is for 4 serves.
==Ingredients==
* 8 oz filo dough, ½ package, thawed
* ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
=== Filling ===
* 1 pinch saffron, soaked in 2 tbsp rose water
* ½ cup almonds, pulverized with ⅓ cup sugar
* ½ tbsp ground cardamom, to 1½ tbsp
=== Glaze ===
* 1 egg, beaten
* sugar
==Directions==
# Combine the filling ingredients (saffron, rosewater, almonds, ⅓ cup sugar, and cardamom).
# Preheat the oven to 375°F.
# Grease 1 or 2 baking sheets.
# Cut the defrosted filo strips 2½ to 3 inches wide, stacking and covering with a slightly dampened towel to prevent drying.
# Lay 3 to 4 strips on your work surface and brush lightly with melted butter.
# Layer a second strip on top of each.
# Place a tablespoon of the filling toward the bottom right-hand corner of each strip.
# Fold that corner diagonally over to the top left-hand corner, forming a triangle.
# As you fold, be certain that the side of the strip lines up perfectly with the folded portion.
# Then fold straight up.
# Continue as if folding a flag, alternately folding the bottom corners in a diagonal pattern and up.
# Place on the baking sheet.
# Repeat with remaining dough.
# Brush the tops of the pastries lightly with a bit of egg and sprinkle with sugar.
# Bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown.
== Variations ==
* Tunisia variation: substitute grated orange peel for the saffron and cardamom, and drizzle with sweet syrup after baking.
* Lebanon variation: substitute walnuts for the almonds, cinnamon and nutmeg for the saffron and cardamom.
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Category:Pastry Recipes