Halwat Tabaa

Algerian traditional biscuits.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a big bowl, mix the butter with the sugar and the vanilla extract

Step 2

Crack in the first egg and mix until everything blends in together

Step 3

Add the second egg

Step 4

Do the same with the rest of the eggs

Step 5

Add the baking powder and the cornflour and mix

Step 6

Gradually pour in the flour and collect the dough until it has a consistency that no longer sticks

Step 7

Oil your hands to make a ball

Step 8

Cover with cling film and let it rest for 1/2 hour

Step 9

On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1.5 cm then cut out some shapes using your favourite molds

Step 10

In a bowl, beat one egg yolk then brush the tops of the biscuits with it

Step 11

Preheat the oven to 150 ° C.

Step 12

Put the plate in the oven, watching it carefully. The biscuits should be golden underneath but lightly tanned on the top

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool before placing them in an airtight box