Balh Al-Sham mold

Balh Al Sham is a famous Eastern sweet known for its delicious taste and texture, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. To prepare Balh Al Sham, a special mold or a pastry bag equipped with a star-shaped nozzle is used. This mold helps shape the dough in a distinctive elongated form resembling dates (hence the name "Balh"). **Specifications of the Balh Al Sham preparation mold:** 1. **Material:** - The mold is made of high-quality plastic. - If a pastry bag is used, it is usually made of durable plastic or strong washable fabric that can be reused. 2. **Star-shaped nozzle:** - It must have a serrated star-shaped nozzle, creating the distinctive shape of Balh Al Sham. - Usually, the nozzle has 6 to 8 teeth to give the sweet its beautiful wavy shape. 3. **Various sizes:** - The mold is available in multiple sizes to suit different sizes of Balh Al Sham, from small to medium and large. 4. **Easy control:** - When using the pastry bag, the handle allows precise control of the amount of dough being pressed, making it easier to shape the sweet with a uniform length. 5. **Ease of cleaning:** - The mold or pastry bag can be easily washed with warm water and soap after use to remove any remaining dough and keep it clean for the next use. Using this mold, the dough is shaped, then fried in hot oil until golden and crispy, then dipped in syrup (shira) to give Balh Al Sham its delicious sweet flavor.