mahlep

These are very simple whole wheat flatbreads, gently spiced with anise and sesame and mahlep the ground pit of a sour cherry, don't worry if you don't have access to it.

Archive 2008-10-01 Mercedes 2008

These are very simple whole wheat flatbreads, gently spiced with anise and sesame and mahlep the ground pit of a sour cherry, don't worry if you don't have access to it.

Whole Wheat Flatbread from South Lebanon (Mishtah) Mercedes 2008

Just this morning I made Qurban, a Lebanese Christian bread, very simple yeasted rounds flavored with orange blossom water and mahlep.

Kleeja (Cardamom-Wheat Cookies) Mercedes 2007

I have a recipe that uses mahlep that I've always wanted to try and haven't yet.

Qurban (Lebanese Holy Bread) Mercedes 2007

I'm sure mahlep would be a nice addition to any brioche or shortbread recipe.

Kleeja (Cardamom-Wheat Cookies) Mercedes 2007

As for uses for mahlep, I can think of zillions, but most of them involve varieties of breads.

Kleeja (Cardamom-Wheat Cookies) Mercedes 2007

Dana- yes, mahlep is a nice addition to this, but if you don't have it they are really perfectly good without.

Qurban (Lebanese Holy Bread) Mercedes 2007

I am very familiar with mahlep, the ground sour cherry pits used as a spice in many sweet breads.

Kleeja (Cardamom-Wheat Cookies) Mercedes 2007

Anon- mahlep is a spice made from the pit of sour cherries.

Qurban (Lebanese Holy Bread) Mercedes 2007

I don't think the result would taste bad, but one doesn't usually combine mahlep and cardamom as each are rather distinctive spices.

Kleeja (Cardamom-Wheat Cookies) Mercedes 2007