Gazelle Horns

Moroccan pastry that can be accompanied with tea. They are small horns filled with a mixture of almond, lemon zest, and a touch of orange blossom. Perfect for satisfying a sweet craving.
Ingredients
12
Servings
  • 1 kilo almonds, ground, for the filling
  • 500 grams sugar , for the filling
  • lime zest, for the filling
  • 100 milliliters orange blossom water, for the filling
  • 2 egg yolks, for the filling
  • 250 grams flour
  • 1 egg white
  • 20 grams unsalted butter
  • 100 milliliters orange blossom water
Preparation
40 mins
20 mins
Medium
  • For the dough, mix the flour in a large bowl, forming a volcano, with the melted butter, egg white, and orange blossom water.
  • Stir and knead with your hands until a uniform dough is formed. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the filling by mixing the ground almonds with the sugar, lemon zest, orange blossom water, and egg yolks. Knead everything well.
  • With oiled hands, form small elongated croquettes with the filling dough, and let them rest on an oiled tray.
  • Roll out small portions of the prepared dough from the beginning, placing an almond filling croquette in the center. Fold the dough over the filling, like a turnover, shaping it into a horn or crescent, trimming the excess dough with a pastry cutter or sharp knife.
  • Bake the pastries at 170ºC for about 20 minutes.

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