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

Cook this free in the appFree. No download, no account. The screen stays awake and each step can run its own timer.

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.

Cook this free in the appCooking it now? The app keeps the screen awake and times each step. Free, nothing to install.

Questions

What is Mkhabez?

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. This reference files it under North African dessert: made in the oven, rated medium and about 45 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Mkhabez need?

For Mkhabez, the oven is set to 320 F (about 160 C) in step 4. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 4.

What can I use instead of powdered sugar in Mkhabez?

The entry for Mkhabez calls for 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted. In its place: Blend granulated sugar with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup until fine.

Does Mkhabez contain tree nuts?

Yes: 3 cups blanched ground almonds. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs 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.

How many calories are in Mkhabez?

One serving (the recipe makes 12) is about 280 calories, with 7 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 25 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Serve it with

Almond Milk and Orange Blossom Sharbat drink
Strawberry Hibiscus Agua Fresca drink
Cucumber Elderflower Gin Cooler drink

Cook this free in the app

Textual Chef is 4,530 plain-text recipes, free to read and free to cook from. No account, no paywall, no ads, no life stories. Open this one in the app and each quantity sits inside the step that uses it, so you read once and cook.

Every recipe is curated or public-domain sourced, written to one template and checked before it publishes. Nothing here is a scraped blog post.

Cook this free in the appNo download needed. It opens in your browser. The kitchen tools (planner, shopping list, pantry, import) are $5.33 a month billed annually; the first 30 days are free.