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<\/p>\nThese scrumptious cookies that go by the name Barazek are the signature cookies of Damascus Syria, they are made with ghee, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, they’re thin, and moderately sweet and cruchy with a coating of nutty sesame seeds that deliver extra substance as well as a lively taste. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of nibbling barazek, you alread value its nutty and buttery flavor combination.<\/p>\n
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A visit to Damascus is not complete without a box of barazek to return back home with as an edible souvenir of our visit. But beware you are at risk of eating the\u00a0entire batch! The cookies remain a favorite among visitors and locals alike.<\/p>\n
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In the Middle East, you can easily purchase ready toasted sesame for barazek, which is ideal to work with since the seeds are toasted evenly to a golden color. If you can’t find it ready toasted, toast yours to a golden color on the stovetop in a frying pan over medium heat (without adding oil), stir\u00a0 until toasted, remove from heat and leave to cool down.<\/p>\n
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Please don’t, just like ghraybeh, barazek should be made with ghee, and please, use a good brand.<\/p>\n
The key to getting a prefect barazek is to chill the dough that is made with flour and ghee for at least 1 hour until it solidifies, then gradually add the sugar and water. You will end up with a sticky dough that will soon absorb the liquid just in 10 minutes, ending up with a smooth and perfect dough to work with, watch the detailed video tutorial.<\/p>\n
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Ingredients Needed<\/strong><\/p>\n Storage<\/strong>: Store the barazek at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.<\/p>\n In order to get the right bite-sized barazek divide the dough to a teaspoon ball.<\/p>\n Adapted from Chef Bilal, amazing recipe, many thanks Chef Bilal Omar.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Another great sesame cookie worth learning about is Lebanese sweet cookies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n If you like seeing my recipes subscribe via email or, connect with me on my social media platforms:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0YouTube<\/a>\u00a0,\u00a0Pinterest<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n and\u00a0TikTok!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n
Serve it with your morning coffee or afternoon tea.<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nThe secret to a great barazek recipe is to measure exactly the ingredients.<\/h2>\n
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