Recipe of Gazelle Horns

Ingredients

• For the Pastry:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup orange blossom water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• For the Filling:
• 2 cups almond meal or ground almonds
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
• 1 egg white, for brushing
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, vegetable oil, orange blossom water, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a bit more flour.

2. 2

   Divide the dough into small pieces and shape them into balls, roughly the size of a walnut. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet, cover them with plastic wrap, and let them rest for about 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

4. 4

   In the meantime, prepare the almond filling by mixing the almond meal, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and orange blossom water in a separate bowl. The mixture should have a slightly sticky consistency.

5. 5

   Take one dough ball at a time and roll it out into a thin circle, about 3 inches in diameter.

6. 6

   Place a small amount of the almond filling in the center of the dough circle and fold the dough in half, creating a crescent shape. Pinch the edges to seal.

7. 7

   Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with egg white to give them a golden finish.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the pastries are lightly golden.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.

10. 10

    While still warm, dust the Gazelle Horns with powdered sugar.

11. 11

    Allow them to cool completely before serving.