Mimouna + Moufletta Recipe | Moroccan Sephardi Jewish Traditions | Orthodox Jewish Mom

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index and suitable for vegans.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

orange blossom water

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Vanilla extract adds flavor and is more accessible.

Start with 1 kilo of flour in a large bowl.

Add 1 level tablespoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of yeast to the flour.

Pour in 3.5 cups of water and mix until combined.

Knead the dough until smooth, adding more water if necessary.

Let the dough rest for a while until it rises slightly.

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each into a round disc.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook each disc for a few minutes on each side until golden brown.

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