Sellou

Ingredients

• 300 g (10 oz)flour, toasted until gold
• 200 g (7 oz)almonds, fried and ground
• 100 g (3.5 oz)sesame, toasted
• 150 g (5 oz)butter, melted
• 100 g (3.5 oz)powdered sugar
• 1 tspcinnamon

Method

1. Begin by placing a large, dry skillet over medium heat. Add 300 g (10 oz) of flour to the skillet and stir continuously with a wooden spoon. Toast the flour slowly, ensuring it turns a golden color and releases a nutty aroma. Once achieved, transfer the flour to a large mixing bowl to cool completely.
2. In a separate pan, fry 200 g (7 oz) of almonds in a small amount of oil until they are golden brown. Allow them to cool slightly before grinding them into a coarse powder using a food processor or a mortar and pestle. Add the ground almonds to the cooled flour in the mixing bowl.
3. Toast 100 g (3.5 oz) of sesame seeds in the same skillet over medium heat until they are golden and fragrant. Add the toasted sesame seeds to the flour and almond mixture. Ensure all ingredients are well combined by mixing them thoroughly with your hands or a spatula.
4. Incorporate 100 g (3.5 oz) of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon into the dry mixture. Stir until the sugar and cinnamon are evenly distributed throughout the mixture, ensuring there are no clumps.
5. Melt 150 g (5 oz) of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, gradually pour the butter into the dry mixture, stirring continuously to ensure even distribution. The mixture should begin to bind together, forming a crumbly yet cohesive texture.
6. Transfer the mixture into a serving dish or mold it into a mound on a platter. Press it down gently with the back of a spoon to compact it slightly. Serve the Sellou in small bowls, allowing guests to enjoy it by the spoonful.