Bougaza recipe
Bougaza recipe
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About this recipe
In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.The Bougaza recipe is a delightful Moroccan pastry that is both flaky and sweet. Originating from the city of Fez, Bougaza is made with layers of buttery puff pastry filled with a luscious almond paste filling. This traditional treat is often enjoyed with a cup of mint tea, making it the perfect accompaniment to a relaxing afternoon. With its rich flavors and delicate texture, Bougaza is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth craving.
Keywords: Moroccan pastry, flaky, sweet, almond paste filling, traditional.
Bougaza recipe details
Ingredients
| 2 pack(s) | frozen puff pastry |
| 1 ½ l | milk |
| 10 tbsp | sugar |
| 200 g | semolina |
| 4 | eggs |
| 100 g | butter |
| 1 tbsp | lemon zest |
| 1 pinch(es) | salt |
| 2 tbsp | butter, melted |
| some | icing sugar |
| cinnamon powder |
Instructions
Line a baking tray with baking paper and divide the pastry from 1 pack on the paper and leave there to thaw. Unpack also the other pastry and allow to thaw.Heat the milk with the sugar, stirring in slowly the semolina. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly and cook about 3 minutes until thick. Take from heat, stirring occasionally. Once the semolina pudding has cooled slightly, whisk in the eggs, melted butter, a pinch of salt and the lemon zest.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and brush the puff pastry on the baking tray with it. Spread with the semolina pudding. Divide the remaining pastry on top and brush with butter. Bake in the preheated oven at about 180°C for approximately 50 minutes.
Mix icing sugar and cinnamon and dust the Bougaza with the mixture.
Usually served warm but also delicious when cold!
Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 45 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a
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