Tunisian Sesame & Fennel Seed Biscuit
a soft and aromatic dough infused with the flavors of fennel and sesame seeds, complemented by a subtle sweetness from vanilla and orange juice
Ingredients for 8 portions
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 193°C.
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2
In a bowl, sieve the flour and baking powder together, then set aside.
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3
In another bowl, beat the eggs, vanilla sugar, and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and creamy.
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4
Gradually add oil, orange juice, and a pinch of salt to the egg mixture, and mix well.
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5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until a batter is formed.
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6
Add fennel seeds and sesame seeds to the batter, and mix well to form a soft dough. Set aside for 5 minutes.
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7
Roll out the dough into circles, and dip each ball into the sesame seeds.
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8
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Then move the tray to the upper rack and bake for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown (baking time may vary depending on your oven).
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9
Serve immediately.
