Gluten-Free Maamoul
Indulge in the delicate sweetness of Gluten-Free Maamoul, a classic Middle Eastern pastry reimagined for modern dietary needs. This recipe features a tender, melt-in-your-mouth dough crafted from a gluten-free flour mix, almond flour, and fine semolina, infused with the fragrant notes of orange blossom water. Inside, you'll find a rich filling of crushed dates, chopped walnuts, and a hint of cinnamon, creating a perfect balance of natural sweetness and warm spice. Shaped using traditional maamoul molds or by hand, these buttery treats are baked to a golden perfection and finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Ideal for celebrations, holidays, or as an everyday indulgence, these gluten-free delights are both wholesome and elegant, catering to those who love a classic dessert without compromising on dietary restrictions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Gluten-free flour mix
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 1 cup Fine semolina (gluten-free)
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Orange blossom water
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Crushed dates
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix the gluten-free flour mix, almond flour, and fine semolina together.
Melt the unsalted butter and pour it into the flour mixture. Mix well to form a crumbly dough.
Add the milk, orange blossom water, and granulated sugar into the dough. Knead gently until the mixture comes together into a smooth dough.
In a separate bowl, combine the crushed dates, chopped walnuts, and ground cinnamon to form the filling.
Take a small piece of dough, about the size of a walnut, and roll it into a ball. Flatten it slightly in your palm to form a cup.
Place about a teaspoon of the date and walnut filling in the center of the dough. Gently close the dough around the filling and seal it, forming a smooth ball.
Use a maamoul mold to shape the dough ball if desired, or simply shape with your hands into small, round biscuits.
Place the shaped dough on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes or until the maamoul turns a light golden color.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the maamoul with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.1 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.0 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 254 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 564.3 g | 205% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.0 g | 186% | |
| Total Sugars | 221.3 g | ||
| Protein | 72.0 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 629 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2816 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
