For the dough:
- 2 cups of coarse semolina
- 2 cups fine semolina (Farkha)
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 225g Lurpak unslated butter
- 1 tsp powdered mahlab
- 2 tbsp powdered milk
- 2 tbsp warm water
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tbsp rose water
- 1 tbsp blossom water
For the stuffing:
- 1 kg soft dates
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp anise powder
For the garnishing:
- Icing sugar