Dziriettes aux Amandes

Dziriettes aux amandes are a sublime example of Algerian pastry artistry, hailing from the Algiers region. This exquisite dessert, often presented at weddings and baptisms, features a delicate, flower-shaped pastry encasing a sweet almond filling. Each piece is gloriously rich with honey, boasting an elegantly pleated appearance that makes it a centerpiece on any grand family occasion.

Ingredients

• 🌾 250 g Flour

• 🧈 100 g Butter melted

• 🍊 10 cl Orange Blossom Water

• 🧂 1 pinch Salt

• 🌰 500 g Ground Almonds

• 🍬 120 g Sugar

• 🥚 2 Whole Eggs

• 🧈 50 g Butter melted

• 🍋 Zest and juice of 1 Lemon

• 🥚 Egg white for brushing

• 🌰 Whole Blanched Almonds

• 🍯 Honey

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

• In a stainless steel mixing bowl, combine 250 g of flour with a pinch of salt.
• Melt 100 g of butter and mix with 10 cl of orange blossom water.
• Knead the mixture with the flour and salt until a smooth dough forms.
• Place the dough in a Domedia food storage bag and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

2- Prepare the Filling:

• In a large wooden bowl, mix 500 g of ground almonds with 120 g of sugar.
• Add the zest and juice of one lemon.
• Stir in 50 g of melted butter and 2 eggs until an almond paste is formed.

3- Form the Pastries:

• Divide the almond filling into 24 g portions, rolling into balls.
• On a floured surface, roll out the dough, using a manual pasta machine for thinness (1-2 mm).
• Cut circular pieces with a 9 cm fluted cookie cutter; cover with a food storage bag to prevent drying.
• Brush dough circles with egg white.
• Place almond balls in the center, pleat edges decoratively using a toothpick.
• Brush with egg white, top with a whole blanched almond.
• Arrange on a baking sheet lined with a baking mat, refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

4- Bake and Finish:

• Preheat oven to 180°C.
• Bake dziriettes until golden brown.
• Pierce the bottom with a toothpick and submerge in honey using kitchen tongs.
• Drain excess honey, place in paper cupcake liners on a serving plate.

Prep Time: 30 minutes dough resting (plus additional shaping and assembling time)
Cook Time: Until golden brown
Total Time: Varied based on resting and preparation steps
Servings: Not specified
Equipment: Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl, Large Wooden Mixing Bowl, Glass Measuring Cups and Small Bowls, Digital Kitchen Scale Mastrad, Wooden Cutting Board, Wooden Rolling Pin, Manual Pasta Machine, Round Fluted Cookie/Pastry Cutter, Plastic Food Storage Bags Domedia, Silicone Pastry Brush, Wooden Toothpicks, Baking Sheet, Perforated Silicone Baking Mat, Oven, Large Glass Bowl, Kitchen Tongs, Rectangular Serving Plates, Paper Cupcake Liners caissettes

Cooking Tips

• Use a pasta machine to achieve the desired thinness for a tender pastry.
• Refrigerating pastries helps maintain structure during baking.
• Piercing enhances honey absorption, allowing more moisture and sweetness to penetrate.

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Dziriettes aux Amandes