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Bread cigars.

Recipe by rabz of Dhaka, BD

10 comments
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This is a snack item served in many middle eastern homes for Iftar or in tea parties.

Ingredients vegetarian 6 servings


    • 8 slices of bread.
    • 4 tbsp unsalted cream cheese
    • 1 tbsp sugar
    • 1 tbsp Orange blossom water( Maa zahar)
    • oil for deep frying

    For syrup:
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1 stick cinnamon 
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 1 tbsp Orange blossom water

    Directions

    1. In a bowl mix cream cheese, Orange blossom water & sugar & set aside.
    2. Roll out each slice with a rolling pin till flat & take out the sides.
    3. fill each bread with 1/2 tsp cream cheese mix.
    4. Mean while make the syrup by combining sugar, water & cinnamon & when it thickens Add orange blossom water.
    5. Remove from heat & allow it to cool.
    6. Heat the oil & fry the cigars till golden.
    7. Dip the hot cigars in the syrup & remove to a serving plate.

    Comments

    Ritika.R.Kamath

    This is remarkable 1! I was going thru ur receipes and each 1 is unique by its own.Where do u get this ideas fm?? God Bless... u do wonders like this in future too..

    christy gerald

    christy gerald

    Hi rabz!,I've tasted few Cigars(wafers only) but never thought that I can try sort of that at home.Nice one from u again.

    rabz

    rabz

    Hi Sneha, since u live in UAE Orange blossom water is called "maa zahar"( all Arabs know it) and u will find them in super stores along with rose water or Kewra or may be in "Pansaar"(where u get herbal stuff) shops. It has a stronger smell then the other 2. In it is diff to find just add rose water or kewra. Keep well. Cheers.

    sneha

    sneha

    but what's orange blossom water?? i have never seen this anywhere....will i get it in any general stores??you do amazing stuff!! exotic Rabz!!

    rajeswari

    rajeswari

    expecting in front page soon.

    rabz

    rabz

    Thanks Hanbee & sneha, I believe one can make wonders out of Doughs, breads, eggs & chicken. It's all about trying out new things & acquiring the diff tastes.

    hanabee

    Easy an simple way to prepare things in a short time with a yummy taste. Thank you.

    sneha

    sneha

    this sounds interesting Rabz....

    rabz

    rabz

    Forgot 2 add, after step 3 roll the breads like a Cigar & stick the sides with some water.

    rabz

    rabz

    You can dust some sugar or sprinkle some crushed pistachio on the top if u like.

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