Krachel Recipe - Moroccan Sweet Rolls with Anise, Sesame and Orange Flower Water

These delicious Moroccan brioche rolls can be bought at bakeries, but the flavor and texture of homemade is so much better. Serve krachel for breakfast, tea time, after-school snacks, or when breaking the fast during Ramadan.

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Moroccan Krachel. Photo © Christine Benlafquih | Taste of Maroc

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Krachel — also called el gors — are brioche-like Moroccan sweet rolls traditionally flavored with anise seeds, sesame seeds and orange flower water.

The same flavor combination shows up in other Moroccan baked goods such as biscotti-like Moroccan Fekkas and honey-dipped Chebakia.

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