Griouech

Name: Griouech
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Algerian
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tbsp orange blossom water; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 4 cups vegetable oil; 1 cup honey, warmed; 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Crispy fried Algerian pastry ribbons braided into intricate shapes, steeped in warm honey, and topped with toasted sesame seeds.

70 minMediumServes 12280 cal/serving

AlgerianDessertStovetopVegetarianNut-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp orange blossom water
1 tbsp white vinegar
4 cups vegetable oil
1 cup honey, warmed
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
2

Rub in 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
3

Mix in 1 beaten egg, 2 tbsp orange blossom water, and 1 tbsp white vinegar, then knead lightly into a smooth, firm dough.
4

Roll out dough thinly, cut into rectangles, slice slits inside each piece, and braid into traditional woven shapes.
5

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat to 350 degrees F and fry the pastries until golden brown.
6

Dip warm pastries in 1 cup warmed honey and sprinkle with 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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Questions

What is Griouech?

Crispy fried Algerian pastry ribbons braided into intricate shapes, steeped in warm honey, and topped with toasted sesame seeds. This reference files it under Algerian dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 70 minutes start to finish.

How hot should the oil be for Griouech?

For Griouech, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 5. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

Can I make Griouech dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Griouech is 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Griouech vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, 1 egg, beaten and 1 cup honey, warmed. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Griouech contain sesame?

Yes: 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, eggs 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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