Kaak Warka

Kaak Warka
Tunisia
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • For the Dough:
  • 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) warm water
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
  • For the Almond Filling:
  • 2 cups (240 g) ground almonds
  • 1 cup (200 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
  • 1 large egg white (more as needed)
  • For Decoration:
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt.

Add the warm water, vegetable oil, and orange blossom water to the dry ingredients.

Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Almond Filling

In a separate bowl, combine the ground almonds, powdered sugar, and orange blossom water.

Gradually add the egg white, mixing until the mixture comes together to form a thick paste. The filling should be moist but not too sticky.

Shape the Kaak Warka

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a walnut.

On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a thin circle, about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.

Place a small amount of the almond filling in the center of each dough circle.

Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal.

Gently shape the filled dough into a ring and press the ends together to seal.

Bake the Kaak Warka

Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.

Cool and Decorate

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar.

Serve

Enjoy your meal!