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Barak ainou (Barak ainou)

Barak ainou is an Algerian pastry made of thin, crisp cakes of semolina or flour, soaked in a syrup scented with orange blossom water. It is served in small portions, especially during festivities and when visiting.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

477 kcal per serving

Protein
7.4 g
Carbohydrates
82.2 g
of which sugars
51.6 g
Fat
12.4 g
of which saturated fat
7.5 g
Fiber
1.6 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mix the semolina, flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
  2. Stir in the melted butter, beaten eggs and milk until you have a soft, smooth dough. Leave it to rest for an hour.
  3. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Spread the dough over a buttered tray or dish in a layer about one centimetre thick.
  4. Cut the dough into diamonds or squares and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.
  5. While it bakes, make the syrup: heat the water with the sugar and lemon zest, let it boil for five minutes, then stir in the orange blossom water off the heat.
  6. As soon as they come out of the oven, spoon the warm syrup over the pastries so they soak it up well.
  7. Let them cool completely before serving, scattered with flaked almonds if you have them.

Variations and tips

Cinnamon version. Add a spoonful of cinnamon to the dough for a warmer flavour.

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