Almond Biscuits with Anise and Sesame

Baking and Desserts | Moroccan cuisine

⏳ Time

2 hours 30 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for no more than 3 weeks.

Ingredients

Star anise - 2 teaspoons
Sugar - 1 cup
Butter - 4.4 oz
Chopped almonds - 4.2 oz
Orange Blossom Water - 2 tablespoons
Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
Almond - ½ teaspoon
Toasted Sesame - ¼ cup
Wheat Flour - 2½ cups
Farm fresh eggs - 4 pieces
Baking Powder - 1½ teaspoons
Salt - ¼ teaspoon
Water - 1 tablespoon

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat the sugar and butter. Add 3 eggs, chopped almonds, orange blossom water, anise, sesame seeds, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and mix thoroughly.

Step 3

Gradually add the flour to the mixture and mix with a mixer on low speed. Cover the bowl with the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 374°F.

Step 5

With wet hands, place the dough into two narrow bread baking pans. Lightly beat 1 egg in a bowl and brush it over the dough. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top (1 tablespoon).

Step 6

Bake until lightly golden brown for about 30 minutes. Then, use a knife to separate from the sides of the pan and let cool for 15 minutes.

Step 7

Slice the loaves into pieces (2 cm wide) and place them on a clean baking sheet. Bake in the oven for another 20–25 minutes. Allow to cool completely before serving.