Chebakia using a Fagor
Grand Chef Plus, Connect FG0606, Grand Chef, Robot cuisine multifonction, Family Cook, Minicook, Connect Compact FG2605, Connect 5L FG2804
(4.8)
Preparation time
64 min
Total time
98 min
Servings
40
Calories / Serving
0 Cals
Difficulty
Average
Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco with Chebakia, a delicate sesame cookie drenched in honey. These intricately shaped treats, infused with aromatic spices like anise, cinnamon, and saffron, are a labor of love worth every bite. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and utterly addictive, Chebakia is a sweet indulgence perfect for special occasions or a delightful afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 500 g Flour
- 100 g Blanched almond
- 100 g White sesame seed
- 15 g Anise
- 0.5 Teaspoon(s) Cinnamon powder
- 0.25 Teaspoon(s) Saffron
- 0.25 Teaspoon(s) Salt
- 0.5 Teaspoon(s) Baking powder
- 125 g Butter
- 125 g Olive oil
- 100 g Orange blossom water
- 50 g Wine vinegar
- 1 Egg
- 50 g Water
- 1000 g Sunflower oil
- 500 g Honey
Steps
Dough Preparation
- Add 500 g of flour, 100 g of blanched almond, 100 g of white sesame seed, 15 g of anise, ½ teaspoon(s) of cinnamon powder, ¼ teaspoon(s) of saffron, ¼ teaspoon(s) of salt, ½ teaspoon(s) of baking powder in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Add 125 g of butter, 125 g of olive oil, 50 g of orange blossom water, 50 g of wine vinegar, 1 egg, 50 g of water in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 30sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- If the dough is too dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it comes together.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl.
- Form the dough into a ball.
- Wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Setaside the dough during 30min.
Forming and Frying
- Divide the dough into 4-5 portions.
- Roll out each portion thinly on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the dough into rectangles (about 7cm x 5cm).
- Make 4-5 slits lengthwise in each rectangle, without cutting through the edges.
- To form the chebakia, pick up the rectangle, and carefully weave the strips together to create a flower-like shape. Pinch the ends to secure.
- Add 1000 g of sunflower oil in a pan.
- Heat the Oil in a large, deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the chebakia in batches until golden brown on all sides.
- Place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
Honey Syrup
- Wash the food processor bowl.
- Add 500 g of honey, 50 g of orange blossom water in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5:00min / 50°C / Speed 2.
Finishing
- Dip the fried chebakia into the warm Honey Syrup. Make sure they are well coated.
- Remove excess of the food processor bowl by using a spoon on a baking tray.
- Sprinkle 0 g of white sesame seed on the baking tray.
- Sprinkle Sesame Seeds over the chebakia while they are still wet.
- Let the chebakia cool completely before serving.
- Serve Immediately.
