Lebanese Sambusik, Date Crescents Recipe

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Lebanese Sambusik, Date Crescents
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 oz dates
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tsp rose water

Directions:

  1. Rub the butter into the flour until it is evenly distributed.
  2. Heat milk& sugar, stir until dissolved and cool to lukewarm.
  3. Pour the milk and 1/4 cup olive oil into the flour to form a soft dough.
  4. Knead until smooth.
  5. Chop the dates and put in a pan with 1/4 cup butter, cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture is combined and forms a paste Remove from heat and add the rose water, stir to blend.
  6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured board to about 1/4 thickness.
  7. Cut into 2 circles, place a teasp of the date filling in the centre and fold over to form a crescent, crimp the edges with a fork to seal Place Samusik on ungreased baking sheets and bake in a 350F oven for 20-25 minutes or until lightly brown Place on a rack to cool.
  8. When completely cool place in cookie tins.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1111.71 Kcal (4655 kJ)
Calories from fat 505.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.2g 86%
Cholesterol 61.41mg 20%
Sodium 2098.06mg 87%
Potassium 616.49mg 13%
Total Carbs 144.2g 48%
Sugars 45.78g 183%
Dietary Fiber 14.32g 57%
Protein 13.85g 28%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 6.5mg 36%
Calcium 344.4mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 402.96 Kcal (1687 kJ)
Calories from fat 183.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.37g 86%
Cholesterol 22.26mg 20%
Sodium 760.49mg 87%
Potassium 223.46mg 13%
Total Carbs 52.27g 48%
Sugars 16.59g 183%
Dietary Fiber 5.19g 57%
Protein 5.02g 28%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 2.3mg 36%
Calcium 124.8mg 34%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 26.1
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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