Boulou ( Sweet French Tunisian Rolls)

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 14
Boulou (Sweet French Tunisian Rolls) recipe for a delightful dessert
in Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

1 hr 55 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast ( or 1 teaspoon instant yeast )
1 cup sugar , divided
1 teaspoon sugar , divided
1 cup warm water , divided
2 large eggs , divided
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup oil
1 1/2 tablespoons rose water ( or orange flower water )
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
5 1/4 cups unbleached flour , divided
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fennel seed
4 tablespoons sesame seeds , divided
3/4 - 1 cup golden raisin
1 orange , grated rind of
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons nigella seeds or 1 1/2 teaspoons black sesame seeds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
401
Sugar
39g
Fat
11g
Boulou is a sweet pastry enjoyed in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. It is also known as Boule or Bolo. Boulou is a traditional pastry enriched with raisins, sesame seeds, and fragrant spices such as fennel and nigella seeds. It is often served with sweet mint tea or coffee. Boulou can be enjoyed as a dessert or a breakfast pastry, and it is perfect for those with a sweet tooth. This recipe will guide you on how to create the perfect Boulou pastry that is soft, fluffy, and bursting with flavor.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar in 1/4 cup of warm water.
2.In a large mixing bowl, whisk 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, oil, rose water, vanilla, and salt together.
3.Add 2 cups of flour and 1/2 cup of water to the egg mixture and mix until smooth.
4.Add the yeast mixture, remaining sugar and water, fennel seeds, 3 tablespoons of sesame seeds, orange rind, honey, and nigella seeds to the bowl and stir well.
5.Gradually stir in the remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
6.Knead the dough until smooth, then cover and let it rise for an hour.
7.Preheat your oven to 375°F.
8.Divide the dough into 12 pieces and shape into rolls.
9.Place on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with the remaining sesame seeds.
10.Allow to rest for 20 minutes, then bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

Boulou is a delicious sweet pastry enriched with raisins and fragrant spices that create a rich flavor and aroma.

This recipe yields a dozen soft and fluffy rolls perfect for breakfast or dessert.

CONS

Boulou is high in sugar and calories and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It requires some effort to prepare, but the end result is worth it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Boulou is not particularly healthy, it contains healthy ingredients such as raisins that are rich in fiber and antioxidants which are good for digestion and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.

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