Little 'm'hanncha' (moroccan 'snakes')

Little 'm'hanncha' (moroccan 'snakes')
Preparation time is 30minutes
Cook time is 15minutes
Total time is 45minutes
Serve is for 10 people
Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

8 Ingredients

Number of servings
10
  • 550grams blanched almonds (save 50 g to decorate)
  • 300grams caster sugar
  • 5tablespoons orange-flower water
  • 1tablespoons cinnamon
  • 150grams butter, melted
  • 10 sheets filo pastry
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 300grams honey

Method

Step 1 of 5

Chop the almonds in a blender, then add the sugar and 1 tablespoon of the orange-flower water and chop again until fine. Tip the mixture into a bowl and add the cinnamon and 50 g (2 oz) of the butter. Mix to a paste and form into 10 rolls, 15 cm (6 inches) long and 2 cm (1 inch) wide. Set aside.

Step 2 of 5

Preheat the oven to 120°C.

Step 3 of 5

Cut each sheet of filo in two. Brush a half-sheet with melted butter, top with another half-sheet and brush it with butter. With the long edges facing you, fold over a 2.5 cm (1 inch) border and stick with the beaten egg. Place an almond roll along the folded edge and roll up in the filo, then roll the length into a spiral. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheets and rolls of filling. Place on an oiled baking sheet and brush with melted butter. Press a whole almond into the centre of each spiral. Transfer to the oven and cook for 12-15 minutes.

Step 4 of 5

Meanwhile, heat the honey and remaining orange-flower water together.

Step 5 of 5

Dip the cooked cakes, still hot, in the honey mixture and arrange on a serving platter.

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