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

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.

Questions

Can I make Griouech dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

Can I make Griouech gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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.

How long does Griouech keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Griouech?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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