Sellou, Moroccan Toasted Flour and Almond Sweet
A crumbly, nutty Moroccan treat of toasted flour, almonds and sesame, eaten by the spoonful with mint tea.
- Time1 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.63 a head
- Oven160°C (140°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan). Spread the flour over a large tray and toast for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until pale biscuit coloured and smelling nutty.
35 min - 2
Toast the almonds on another tray for 8 to 10 minutes until golden. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for 3 minutes until light brown.
9 min - 3
Grind the almonds to a fine, sandy crumb in a food processor, stopping before they turn to paste.
- 4
Sift the toasted flour into a large bowl and add the almonds, sesame, icing sugar, cinnamon and aniseed. Mix well.
- 5
Warm the butter and honey together, pour over the dry mix and rub through with your fingers until it holds when squeezed.
- 6
Pack into a dish and press down firmly, or serve loose in small bowls. Keeps for 2 weeks in a tin.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
