This site is a tribute to my Mom who left us too soon, but my father who is still with us (until 120 years old!) continues this legacy and spoils his grandchildren by lovingly preparing these cakes that we love to eat at Purim and that Mom used to make for us!

Ingredients :

1 kg of fine semolina

1 kg of medium semolina

2 packets of baking powder

147g of granulated sugar

1 and a half jars of crushed dates

A zest of orange

1/2 glass of oil

For the syrup: 

1 liter of water

500g of sugar

250g of honey

1/2 lemon

Preparation :

Lightly toast the semolina to remove its moisture, then let it cool.

Next add the yeast, sugar and oil.

Knead the dough in a food processor and add a little warm water if necessary to make the dough soft and slightly elastic.

Next, make large sausages, and with your finger, trace a path to put the date puree in, then close and wait 20 minutes and cut into diagonal slices.

Fry in hot oil over medium heat and drain.

Prepare the syrup by boiling the sugar and water. As soon as the juice begins to "bead," add the honey and half a lemon's juice, and then let it cook until it thickens slightly.

Place your makroudes on a baking sheet, let them drain, and eat!