Moroccan Tea Biscuits

Vegetarian
Moroccan Tea Biscuits
180 min.
40
95kcal

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Experience the delightful taste of Morocco with our delectable Moroccan Tea Biscuits! These enchanting treats are not only a feast for the senses, but they are also a perfect way to share a moment of joy with friends and family over a cup of tea. With a blend of aromatic spices like anise seeds and the floral notes of orange-flower water, each biscuit embodies the rich culinary traditions of Moroccan culture.

The dough, created from simple yet wholesome ingredients such as all-purpose flour, toasted almonds, and sesame seeds, comes together to form a wonderfully textured biscuit that is both soft and crunchy. What’s more, they are vegetarian-friendly and can easily fit into a healthy lifestyle, each biscuit containing just 95 calories!

These Moroccan Tea Biscuits are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a tea party or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon snack. The combination of succulent whole almonds and the rich aroma of pure vanilla and almond extracts makes every bite a sensory delight. They keep well for three weeks in an airtight container, ensuring you can savor the taste of Morocco long after they've been baked.

So, roll up your sleeves and indulge in this joyous baking experience, bringing a touch of Moroccan magic right to your kitchen! Your loved ones will surely be impressed by these flavorful, beautifully golden, and inviting tea biscuits.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract pure
  • teaspoons aniseed 
  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • large water with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash beaten
  • large eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons orange-flower water 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sesame seed cooled divided toasted
  • cup sugar 
  • stick butter unsalted melted
  • teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 0.8 cup almonds whole cooled toasted coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • spatula
  • serrated knife

Directions

  1. Stir together sugar, butter, almonds, orange-flower water, anise seeds, extracts, and 1/4 cup sesame seeds in a large bowl.
  2. Add eggs and stir until well combined. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Chill dough, covered, 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
  4. Using moistened hands, halve dough and form 2 (11- by 3-inch) loaves on an ungreased baking sheet.
  5. Brush with enough egg wash to coat, then sprinkle with remaining tablespoon sesame seeds.
  6. Bake until pale golden, about 30 minutes. Loosen from baking sheet with a spatula, then transfer loaves to a rack and cool 15 minutes. (Leave oven on.)
  7. Cut warm loaves into 3/4-inch slices with a serrated knife and arrange biscuits, with a cut side down, on a clean baking sheet.
  8. Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  9. Transfer to rack to cool completely.
  10. Biscuits keep in an airtight container at room temperature 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories95kcal
Protein8.5%
Fat42.4%
Carbs49.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.18
Glycemic Load
7.91
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.8739130444339%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.07mg
Catechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:95.05kcal
4.75%
Fat:4.56g
7.02%
Saturated Fat:1.75g
10.93%
Carbohydrates:11.88g
3.96%
Net Carbohydrates:11.21g
4.08%
Sugar:5.17g
5.74%
Cholesterol:20.02mg
6.67%
Sodium:36.46mg
1.59%
Alcohol:0.05g
100%
Alcohol %:0.26%
100%
Protein:2.06g
4.11%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.08%
Selenium:4.3µg
6.14%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.35%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.32%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.08%
Folate:18.24µg
4.56%
Copper:0.08mg
4.09%
Iron:0.72mg
4%
Phosphorus:39.07mg
3.91%
Magnesium:12.99mg
3.25%
Vitamin B3:0.61mg
3.04%
Calcium:29.85mg
2.99%
Fiber:0.67g
2.69%
Vitamin A:91.27IU
1.83%
Zinc:0.27mg
1.79%
Potassium:40.05mg
1.14%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.09%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.08%
Source:Epicurious