Tunisian biscuits are an ancestral recipe that used to fill Tunisian homes with its scent as the end of Ramadan approached and Eid drew near. After searching for this magical recipe that stirs up childhood memories, I found it written in my own hand on an old scrap of paper yellowed with time. Rediscovering this family treasure was an intoxicating victory. Also known as kaâk or bachkoutou, these biscuits come plain, with sesame, or with hazelnuts — a true symbol of celebration, unity and Tunisian tradition.
Where Does This Recipe for Tunisian Biscuits Come From?
Tunisian biscuits — I love them! A true culinary treasure, they're a real passion of mine! I had to remember the recipe that used to fill Tunisian homes, announcing the end of Ramadan and the arrival of Eid... I just needed a bit of courage... So I set out to find this magical recipe. The one that stirs up childhood memories. The one that brings families together around authentic, comforting flavors.
I finally found this long-sought recipe. Written in my own hand on an old scrap of paper yellowed with time. Immense joy! An intoxicating victory! Rediscovering this treasure felt like finding a piece of my heart again, a fragment of my family tradition that I thought was lost.
Kaâk or Bachkoutou: What Variations Exist for These Tunisian Biscuits?
So, the excitement was at its peak while preparing these biscuits, known by different names that sound just as sweet to the ear as they taste on the tongue. Some call them kaâk, others prefer the term bachkoutou. The variety doesn't stop there: some like them plain, others prefer them enriched with sesame or topped with hazelnuts. Whatever their name or variation, these little Tunisian biscuits remain an incomparable delight, a true celebration of Tunisian culture and traditions. Every bite is an invitation to travel, a reminder of moments shared as a family, under Tunisia's starry sky, evoking the sweetness of life and the simple happiness of savoring these treats together. So very happy, I delight in these Tunisian biscuits, symbols of celebration, unity and tradition, a true elixir of happiness!
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The Ingredients for Tunisian Biscuits
- 1 kilo of flour
- 6 eggs
- 2 packets of baking powder
- 2 or 3 packets of vanilla sugar
- 250 gr of sugar
- 1/4 L of sunflower oil, though I preferred using butter instead, so I measured out 1/4 L of melted butter
- Sesame
| Ingredient | Quantity | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 kilo | |
| Eggs | 6 | |
| Baking powder | 2 packets | |
| Vanilla sugar | 2 or 3 packets | |
| Sugar | 250 gr | |
| Sunflower oil (or melted butter) | 1/4 L | Original recipe: "1/4 L of sunflower oil, though I preferred using butter instead, so I measured out 1/4 L of melted butter" |
| Sesame | — | Quantity not specified in the original recipe |
How to Make Tunisian Biscuits (Bachkoutou)?
- Beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla sugar;
- Add the melted butter and the flour with the baking powder and sesame,
- Mix and let rest for a good quarter of an hour,
- Start shaping the dough into logs if you don't have the famous meat grinder with the fluted attachment that goes with it!!!
- Cut
- Make small slits with a knife, and bake in a very hot oven at 200°
Very easy to make, tasty and light!!! A DELIGHT!!!!
