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Kaab el Ghazal

Delicate crescent-shaped Moroccan pastries, their thin shells cradling a fragrant orange-blossom almond paste.

80 minutes
Serves 8
Dessert

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend the ground almonds, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and 2 tbsp orange blossom water into a smooth, pliable paste, then roll into thin 2-inch logs and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the dough by mixing the flour, salt, melted butter, and enough warm water (about 1/3 cup) to form a soft dough, then knead for 8 minutes until silky and elastic.

  3. 3

    Roll the dough paper-thin on a floured surface, cut into 4-inch squares, and lay an almond log along one edge of each.

  4. 4

    Fold the dough over the filling, press out air, and trim with a fluted cutter, then curve each piece into a crescent and prick the top a few times with a pin.

  5. 5

    Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes until barely golden, then brush with the remaining orange blossom water and cool before serving.

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