kleicha

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Kleicha
Ancient Iraqi Cookie that Signals the End of Ramadan

Notes: You need one batch of dough per filling, but each batch of dough yields from 28 to 50 cookies, depending on the shape and size. The shapes of the cookies are suggestions to differentiate them from each other. Kleicha can be easily frozen and reheated in an oven or toaster oven to enjoy later.

Ingredients

Dough
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon yeast
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 egg
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup neutral oil
3/4 cup water

Date Filling
2 tablespoons neutral oil
1 kilo (2.2 pounds) dates, pitted
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

Pistachio Filling
200 grams (7 ounces) raw pistachio, finely ground
3/4 teaspoon rosewater, or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoon sugar, or to taste

Walnut Filling
200 grams (7 ounces) raw walnuts, finely ground
3/4 teaspoon rosewater, or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoon sugar, or to taste

Savory Cheese Kleicha
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon yeast
1 egg
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup neutral oil
3/4 cup water
200 grams (7 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
200 grams (7 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sesame seeds

2 whole eggs, beaten, for glaze

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