👨‍🍳 作り方

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   For the dough: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Rub in the cold butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Gradually add water and aniseed liquor to form a dough. Knead lightly, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.

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   For the filling: Chop the pitted dates. In a saucepan, combine dates, water, orange blossom water, orange zest, lemon zest, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Cook over low heat, stirring, until dates break down into a thick paste. Let cool completely.

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   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) if baking, or heat vegetable oil in a deep pot for frying.

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   Roll out the dough thinly into long rectangles. Place a line of date filling along one half of each rectangle.

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   Moisten the edges of the dough with water. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to enclose it, pressing to seal. Cut into diamond or rectangular shapes.

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   To fry: Carefully place the imqaret into the hot oil and fry for about 1 minute per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

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   To bake: Place the imqaret on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.