A Sweet Crunchy Dessert - Traditional Algerian Sweets مقرقشات الوردة

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🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried figs provide a similar sweetness and texture.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts are nutritious and can be less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and dairy-free.

orange blossom water

🥗Healthier: rose water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Rose water offers a floral note at a lower cost.

Mix flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl.

Add vinegar and vegetable oil, mixing with hands until well combined.

Gradually add water and orange blossom water, kneading until a firm dough forms.

Knead the dough for 3-4 minutes, then cover and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.

Knead the dough again for 1-2 minutes, then cover with plastic wrap and let it relax for 1-2 hours.

Roll out the dough thinly on a floured surface using a rolling pin.

Cut the rolled dough into stripes using a cookie cutter or knife.

Heat oil in a pan halfway, ensuring it's not too hot.

Fry the dough stripes in the oil, using a fork to shape them while cooking.

Once cooked, remove from oil and set aside.

In a pot, heat honey and orange blossom water until warm but not hot.

Dip the cookies in the honey mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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