Mkhabez

Name: Mkhabez
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 3 cups blanched ground almonds; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp lemon zest, finely grated; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 3 tbsp orange blossom water; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Glazed almond pastries flavored with lemon zest and orange blossom water. These classic Algerian treats are baked until soft and coated in a smooth icing.

45 minMediumServes 12280 cal/serving

North AfricanDessertOvenVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

Ingredients

3 cups blanched ground almonds
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3 tbsp orange blossom water
2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, mix 3 cups blanched ground almonds, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest.
2

Gradually add 2 beaten large eggs and knead gently until a firm dough forms.
3

Roll out the dough on parchment paper to a thickness of 1.5 cm and cut into triangles.
4

Bake at 320°F for 12 to 15 minutes until set but not browned, then cool completely.
5

In a separate bowl, whisk 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 3 tbsp orange blossom water, and 2 tsp fresh lemon juice into a smooth glaze.
6

Dip each cooled pastry into the glaze, allow excess to drip off, and let dry completely on a wire rack.

Questions

How long does Mkhabez keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Mkhabez?

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. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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