Ghribia

Ghribia

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Discover this delicious ghribia, a traditional Algerian dry cake that is easy to make and perfect for appetizers.

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The ghriba is a traditional, dry cake originating in Algeria, but also popular in other countries in the Maghreb. It is a light and crispy dessert that can be enjoyed at any time of day.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Cooking methodfour

Ingredients

12 people
  • $1.32
  • $3.23
  • $1.33

Directions

  1. Use softened butter and powdered sugar, either with an electric hand mixer or a whisk, to achieve a smooth and even mixture. ≈ 3 min
  2. Gently add the flour, which already contains the yeast. ≈ 3 min
  3. Do not stop experimenting with the composition. ≈ 4 min
  4. The resulting dough should be soft and pliable, making it easy to shape into a ball. ≈ 10 min
  5. Divide the dough into several small balls, each about the size of an egg. ≈ 10 min
  6. Roll the dough between your palms to form a ball. ≈ 10 min
  7. Sprinkle the base of each almond ball with [the topping]. ≈ 10 min
  8. Place the balls obtained, separated from each other, in a metal plate or tray. ≈ 10 min
  9. Bake in a very low oven; the cakes should only be lightly golden (at a maximum temperature of 160° to 180° for approximately 10 to 15 minutes).

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 kilogram of flour
  • 350 g of butter
  • 350 g of powdered sugar
  • 100 g of coarsely chopped ham
  • Half a packet of yeast

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