Sellou Recipe

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• STEP 1.First, we need to brown the flour. In a baking pan, spread the stone-ground whole-wheat flour, and discard the leftover particles. Add the whole wheat flour and mix and toss them well.

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• STEP 2.Spread the flour mix in the baking pan and place it in a preheated oven to 200°c / 395°f for 45 minutes, stir the flour mix every 10 minutes so that the flour bakes evenly and doesn

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• STEP 3.T burn.

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• STEP 4.The flour mix is ready when it has a golden brownish color and doesn

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• STEP 5.T taste raw anymore.

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• STEP 6.To make the almond butter, toast 150 grams of raw almonds in the oven at 180 c / 350 f for 15 minutes. Let them cool, then place in a blender and mix them well. From time to time, stir the almond mixture to evenly spread it in the blender.

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• STEP 7.Keep mixing for 10-12 minutes until the almond powder starts releasing its natural oil and transforms into a creamy texture.

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• STEP 8.Place the sesame seeds in a pan, and roast them on a medium flame for a few minutes until they lose their raw taste and start popping.

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• STEP 9.Place the roasted sesame seeds in a blender and mix until the sesame seeds are half pounded.

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• STEP 10.Place the gum arabic pebbles on a flat surface, add the sugar, and then grind them with the bottom of a cup until you get a fine powder. Also, take the 100 grams of almonds and chop them into a coarse mixture.

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• STEP 11.Blend the brown sugar in a blender until you get a fine texture, grate the nutmeg.

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• STEP 12.Mix the ingredients in a large mixing bowl, combine the following ingredients the flour mix, the sesame seeds, crushed almonds, gum arabic powder, ground cinnamon, ground anise, ground nutmeg, salt, and almond butter. Mix well until well integrated.

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• STEP 13.Add powdered brown sugar, honey, and olive oil. Mix until all ingredients are combined.

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• STEP 14.Taste sellou and adjust sweetness (powdered brown sugar or honey) to your preference., knead the sellou for 5 minutes until you get a homogenous paste.

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• STEP 15.You can present sellou as is on a plate and decorate it with blanched roasted almonds.