Fekkas (Moroccan biscotti)

Prep: 20 Minutes

Cook: 15 Minutes

RECIPE BY: Sana Hounain

Dish Name: Fekkas (Moroccan biscotti)

Dish Country: Morocco

Ingredients

Syrup

4 cups of granulated sugar

2 cups of water

1 teaspoon of lemon juice

1 teaspoon of orange blossom water

Dough

1 pound of shredded phyllo dough (Kataifi)

1 of cup melted butter

Filling

2 pounds of sweet cheese or fresh mozzarella

-Garnish

3/4 cup of pistachios

Step-By-Step Preparation

In a saucepan, mix the water, sugar, and lemon juice together in a pot. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissoved. Remove from heat and add the orange blossom water.

-Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

-Thaw the kataifi dough. Then, transfer it to a mixing bowl, pull the strands apart, and cut them to small pieces using scissors.

-Add the melted butter to the shredded dough, and mix well using hands, until everything is distributed evenly.

-Spread some butter on a large round pan. -Spread half of the dough into a thin layer, then press it firmly into the