Fekkas

Name: Fekkas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 tbsp orange blossom water; 1/4 tsp fine salt; 1 tbsp anise seeds; 1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted; 1/2 cup whole almonds, soaked; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 egg yolk, beaten; 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder

Twice baked Moroccan biscuits enriched with whole almonds, sesame seeds, and aniseed. Fragrant and crunchy, they are traditional tea time sweets.

60 minMediumServes 24110 cal/serving

MoroccanDessertOvenVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleDairy-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

4 eggs
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp orange blossom water
1/4 tsp fine salt
1 tbsp anise seeds
1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup whole almonds, soaked
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/2 tsp instant espresso powder

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 4 eggs, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 tbsp orange blossom water, and 1/4 tsp fine salt until smooth.
2

Stir in 1 tbsp anise seeds, 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds, and 1/2 cup soaked whole almonds.
3

Sift in 3 cups all-purpose flour and 2 tsp baking powder, then mix gently until a soft dough forms.
4

Divide dough into three long logs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5

Mix 1 beaten egg yolk with 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder and brush over logs, then score lines with a fork.
6

Bake at 350F for 25 minutes, cool completely, slice crosswise, and bake cut-side up at 300F for 15 minutes until crisp.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Fekkas need?

For Fekkas, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 6. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 6. The oven is also used at 300 F (about 150 C) in step 6.

What can I use instead of espresso powder in Fekkas?

The entry for Fekkas calls for 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder. In its place: Twice as much instant coffee, or leave it out. It deepens chocolate rather than adding coffee flavor.

Can I make Fekkas gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Fekkas is 3 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.

Does Fekkas contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/2 cup whole almonds, soaked. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, tree nuts and sesame. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Fekkas?

One serving (the recipe makes 24) has 16 g of carbohydrate in about 110 calories, with 3 g protein and 4 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 45 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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