Makroudh

Makroudh مكروظ

Makroudh covered in honey
Type	Pastry
Place of origin	North Africa, Turkey
Main ingredients	Dates or almonds (in Turkey).

Makroudh is a North African pastry eaten in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and in some parts of Libya and in Turkey.

The dough is made mainly of semolina, not flour, which gives the pastry a very specific texture and flavor. Makroudh are often filled with dates or almonds. They can be either fried in oil, baked in a pan or oven baked.

Among Algerian Jews, Makroud is traditionally prepared for Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year.

In Turkey, makroudh is Made of Filo, Honey, Almonds, Hazelnuts, and Walnuts and is made into a Large size.