Almond & Sesame Pastry (Samsa) Recipe

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Almond & Sesame Pastry (Samsa)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Sprinkle almonds and sesame seeds onto a baking sheet. Lightly brown in oven 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a blender or food processor, process browned almonds and sesame seeds about 1/3 at a time until finely ground.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine ground almond mixture and 1/2 cup sugar; set aside.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out thawed pastry; cut into 5 (10-inch) circles. Rinse a 10-inch springform pan with cold water (do not dry pan). Place 1 pastry circle in bottom of wet pan; sprinkle with 1/4 of the almond mixture. Top with another pastry circle. Continue layering pastry circles and almond mixture, ending with a pastry circle. Brush egg yolk over top pastry; cut cake into 12 wedges.
  4. Bake 30 minutes; reduce heat to 300ºF. Bake 20 to 30 minutes longer or until golden brown.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine remaining 1 cup sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Stirring constantly, boil 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and rose water. Cool syrup slightly. With cake still in pan, pour warm syrup over hot cake. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 767.43 Kcal (3213 kJ)
Calories from fat 496.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.14g 85%
Cholesterol 13.64mg 5%
Sodium 112.74mg 5%
Potassium 482.47mg 10%
Total Carbs 58.79g 20%
Sugars 27.64g 111%
Dietary Fiber 9.45g 38%
Protein 18.53g 37%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Iron 7.9mg 44%
Calcium 460.1mg 46%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 449.93 Kcal (1884 kJ)
Calories from fat 290.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.33g 85%
Cholesterol 8mg 5%
Sodium 66.09mg 5%
Potassium 282.86mg 10%
Total Carbs 34.47g 20%
Sugars 16.2g 111%
Dietary Fiber 5.54g 38%
Protein 10.86g 37%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 4%
Iron 4.6mg 44%
Calcium 269.8mg 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.1
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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