Almond Fingers

Name: Almond Fingers (Asaibi Zainab (assaabee-zay-nub))
Yield: 40 Fingers
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 16 (12 × 17-inch) sheets of fillo dough (room temperature); Fillo dough, found in most grocery stores or specialty markets (my favorite brand is Apollo); and mazaher (orange blossom water), found in specialty markets or online.; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons finely ground unsalted pistachios; ¾ cup syrup; 1 cup melted clarified butter (unsalted butter will do); 2 cups finely ground almonds (about ½ pound)

Asaibi Zainab (assaabee-zay-nub)

Preparation info

40
Fingers

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Classic Lebanese Cuisine

By Kamal Al-Faqih

Published 2009

About

Layers of fillo dough wrapped around ground almonds scented with orange blossom water, this crunchy treat will quickly become a favorite around your home. These sweet crispy fingers are easy to make and are absolutely delicious.

Ingredients

Specialty Ingredients

Fillo dough, found in most grocery stores or specialty markets (my favorite brand is Apollo); and mazaher (orange blossom water), found in specialty markets or online.

Method

Prepare Ahead

You can bake these days in advance. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for several days or refrigerate for several weeks. Serve at room temperature. Unbaked fingers can be frozen for several months. Freeze on a plastic-lined tray, then transfer to an airtight container. Thaw in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature. Bake as directed.