Khobz Tunis – Algerian Helouwa – My Family Recipe

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 3
A Sweet and Nutty Delight: Khobz Tunis - Algerian Helouwa Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup egg
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 cup of freshly ground almonds ( see directions )
1 cup stale bread
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 lemon , zest of , large
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 cups granulated sugar
4 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons orange blossom water ( mazhar )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
614
Sugar
64g
Fat
28g
Khobz Tunis- Algerian Helouwa is a traditional Algerian and Tunisian sweet bread pudding-like dish. This recipe has been handed down in my family for generations, and it's a favorite dessert that we share on special occasions. The bread soaks up the orange blossom syrup resulting in a delectable mixture of sweet and nutty flavors. It's also easy to make with household ingredients and a perfect comfort food to be enjoyed with family and friends.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F
2.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until light and creamy.
3.Add butter/margarine and mix until creamy.
4.In a food processor, grind stale bread and almonds together.
5.Add bread-almond mixture, baking powder, lemon zest, and vanilla essence to the egg mixture, stir till well combined.
6.Pour mixture into a greased 9-inch baking dish.
7.Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
8.While the bread is baking, combine granulated sugar, water, and orange blossom water in a saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until syrupy.
9.Pour orange blossom syrup over the bread and let it soak in before serving.

PROS

The combination of almonds and orange blossom water in this recipe give Khobz Tunis- Algerian Helouwa an amazingly rich flavor.

This bread pudding-like recipe is soft, sweet, and nutty making it a great comfort food.

It’s also a great way to use up stale bread that would otherwise go to waste.

CONS

This recipe contains a lot of sugar and butter which makes it high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not particularly healthy, almonds are a great source of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium, and vitamin E, and may help in lowering cholesterol levels, reducing inflammation, and supporting brain function.
Orange blossom water is thought to have numerous health benefits such as improving digestion and reducing anxiety.

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