The Algerian square pizza is a popular street food in the streets of Algiers. As its name suggests, it’s always square-shaped, baked in rectangular trays, and sold in square pieces. It’s different from Italian pizza. The dough is similar to bread dough, making it soft …
What is Kaak, Kaak is a round crown like a sweet bread or brioche. Eaten in North Africa and Middle Eastern regions. They are flavored with orange zest, lemon zest, fennel seeds, or anise seeds, sometimes filled with dates. Recipes change and vary from family to …
Chrik are individual small brioche buns from the northeastern Algerian city of Constantine (also called Kasentina). Chrik are always served during the month of Ramadan to accompany M’halbi, a refreshing creamy custard (see previous post). These milk brioche are fluffy, pillowy and perfumed with orange blossom …