Moroccan Tea Biscuits
Moroccan Tea Biscuits is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Stir together sugar, butter, almonds, orange-flower water, anise seeds, extracts, and 1/4 cup sesame seeds in a large bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionStir together sugar, butter, almonds, orange-flower water, anise seeds, extracts, and 1/4 cup sesame seeds in a large bowl.
Add eggs and stir until well combined.
Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
Chill dough, covered, 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
Using moistened hands, halve dough and form 2 (11- by 3-inch) loaves on an ungreased baking sheet.
Brush with enough egg wash to coat, then sprinkle with remaining tablespoon sesame seeds.
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.).
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.
Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
Transfer to rack to cool completely.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
