Assabih bi Loz

1. 1

   Mix the ground almonds with the sugar and orange-blossom water.

2. 2

   Cut the sheets of fillo into 4 rectangular strips about 12 by 4 inches (the size of sheets varies so it is not possible to be precise) and pile them on top of each other so that they do not dry out.

3. 3

   Brush the top one lightly with melted butter.

4. 4

   Put 1 heaping teaspoon of the almond mixture at one of the short ends of each rectangle, or take a small lump and press it into a little sausage in your hand.

5. 5

   Roll up into a small cigar shape, folding the longer sides slightly over the filling midway.

6. 6

   (See drawings.)

7. 7

   Place on a buttered baking sheet and bake in a preheated 325F oven for 30 minutes, or until lightly golden.

8. 8

   Serve cold, sprinkled with confectioners sugar.

9. 9

   Other delicious fillings are ground pistachios flavored in the same way, with sugar and orange-blossom water; or chopped walnuts mixed with sugar and either a tablespoon of ground cinnamon or the grated zest of an orange and 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice.

10. 10

    You may deep-fry the pastries instead of baking them, in not very hot oil and for only a very short time, until lightly colored.

11. 11

    Drain on paper towels and dust with confectioners sugar.

12. 12

    Serve hot or cold.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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