Almond Samsa: Crispy Puff Pastry Treat with Honey

Discover the delicious world of Algerian pastries with this almond-filled samsa, a crisp puff pastry triangle that melts in your mouth and is perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 3 measures of flour
• 1 measure (not full) of melted butter or smen
• 1 pinch of salt
• A little vanilla
• Water and orange blossom water, to bind

For the filling:

• 1 measure of ground almonds
• 1/2 measure of walnuts or hazelnuts (as you prefer)
• 1/4 measure of sugar
• Orange blossom water, to moisten

For finishing:

• Oil, for frying
• Warm honey, for dipping

Instructions:

1. Mix the flour, melted butter or smen, salt, and vanilla. Gradually add water and orange blossom water to form a smooth dough.
2. Prepare the almond and nut filling, mixing ground almonds, nuts, sugar, and a little orange blossom water.
3. Roll out the dough and cut into triangles. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each triangle and fold to seal.
4. Arrange the triangles on a tray. Heat oil in a pan until hot but not smoking.
5. Fry the samsa triangles until golden brown and crisp.
6. Remove from oil and immediately dip in warm honey, coating each piece.
7. Let cool slightly, then serve with tea or coffee.

Tips:

• Using triyah dough (well-rested dough) helps create the signature air bubbles in the pastry.
• Fry in batches to ensure even cooking and crispiness.