Chebakia

Name: Chebakia
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup toasted sesame seeds, finely ground; 1 tsp anise seed, ground; 1 tsp cinnamon, ground; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup orange blossom water; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 4 cups vegetable oil; 3 cups honey; 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Intricately folded Moroccan sesame pastries fried until crisp and soaked in fragrant orange blossom honey. A staple sweet for festive celebrations and special gatherings.

70 minHardServes 24180 cal/serving

MoroccanDessertStovetopVegetarianNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup toasted sesame seeds, finely ground
1 tsp anise seed, ground
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup orange blossom water
1 tbsp white vinegar
4 cups vegetable oil
3 cups honey
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup finely ground toasted sesame seeds, 1 tsp ground anise seed, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
2

Add 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup orange blossom water, and 1 tbsp white vinegar, kneading until a firm, smooth dough forms.
3

Roll the dough thinly, cut into rectangles with five slits, and fold into rose shapes.
4

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat and warm 3 cups honey in an adjacent pan over low heat.
5

Fry the dough shapes in hot oil until golden brown, then transfer directly into warm honey to soak for 2 minutes.
6

Remove from honey and sprinkle with 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds before cooling.

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Questions

What is Chebakia?

Intricately folded Moroccan sesame pastries fried until crisp and soaked in fragrant orange blossom honey. A staple sweet for festive celebrations and special gatherings. This reference files it under Moroccan dessert: made on the stovetop, rated hard and about 70 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for baking powder in Chebakia?

The entry for Chebakia calls for 1/2 tsp baking powder. In its place: For each teaspoon, use a quarter teaspoon of baking soda plus half a teaspoon of cream of tartar.

Can I make Chebakia gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Chebakia is 4 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Chebakia vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup butter, melted and 3 cups honey. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Chebakia contain sesame?

Yes: 1 cup toasted sesame seeds, finely ground and 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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