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Kaab el Ghazal

Classic North African pastry horns filled with sweet almond paste and scented with orange blossom water. Wrapped in a delicate thin pastry layer and baked to a soft golden hue.

60 minMediumServes 16150 cal/serving

MoroccanDessertOvenVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp orange blossom water
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
  • 2.5 cups blanched almond flour
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp orange blossom water

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp fine salt, 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 2 tbsp orange blossom water. Add warm water gradually until a smooth dough forms, then cover and rest for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    In another bowl, combine 2.5 cups blanched almond flour, 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter, and 1 tbsp orange blossom water to create a thick paste.

  3. 3

    Divide the almond paste into 16 portions and shape each into a small crescent log.

  4. 4

    Roll out dough very thin, wrap dough around each almond crescent, seal edges tightly, and trim excess pastry.

  5. 5

    Prick each pastry with a small pin and bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes until pale gold.

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Questions

What is Kaab el Ghazal?

Classic North African pastry horns filled with sweet almond paste and scented with orange blossom water. Wrapped in a delicate thin pastry layer and baked to a soft golden hue. This reference files it under Moroccan dessert: made in the oven, rated medium and about 60 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Kaab el Ghazal need?

For Kaab el Ghazal, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 5. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 5.

Is there a substitute for almond flour in Kaab el Ghazal?

The entry for Kaab el Ghazal calls for 2.5 cups blanched almond flour. In its place: Finely ground sunflower seeds work at the same weight for a nut-free version. Wheat flour is not a direct swap, because it absorbs far more liquid.

Can I make Kaab el Ghazal dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Kaab el Ghazal is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened. 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 Kaab el Ghazal low-carb?

A serving of Kaab el Ghazal carries 16 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 80 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 16 percent.

Does Kaab el Ghazal contain tree nuts?

Yes: 2.5 cups blanched almond flour. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and tree nuts. 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.

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