Maamoul with Fork & Spoon Ghee

The traditional Eid dessert that reflects elegance and simplicity, made with a soft dough filled with dates or nuts, melting in the mouth thanks to Fork & Spoon vegetable ghee which gives it a balanced flavor and delicate texture.

🧰 Tools

• Mixing bowl
• Maamoul mold (wooden or silicone)
• Baking tray
• Oven at 180°C

🥘 Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1 cup fine semolina
• 1 cup Fork & Spoon vegetable ghee, melted
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ½ cup warm milk (optional for softness)
• 1 tsp rose water or vanilla
• 1 cup date paste or ground nuts for filling

👩🏻‍🍳 Preparation Steps

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, semolina, and sugar well.
2. Add the melted Fork & Spoon vegetable ghee and knead until you get a crumbly dough similar to wet sand.
3. Add rose water and milk gradually until a soft, shapeable dough forms.
4. Shape small balls, fill them with dates or nuts, and press them into a maamoul mold to create the decorative pattern.
5. Arrange them on a parchment-lined tray and bake at 180°C until golden (15–20 minutes).
6. Dust with powdered sugar after they cool slightly.

💡 Success Tips

• Let the dough rest for 30 minutes before shaping to improve texture.
• Avoid over-kneading to maintain a delicate, crumbly maamoul.

📊 Nutrition Information (per piece)