Kors Pastry – Ingredients and Cooking Method

Kors Pastry – Ingredients and Cooking Method

Kors is a type of pastry that can be either sweet or savory, originating from Morocco and widely enjoyed across Arab countries. It is a soft, round pastry with a delicious flavor, often eaten for breakfast with tea or coffee. Kors is not only tasty but also nutritious.

Here’s the recipe for preparing Kors pastry.

Ingredients for Kors Pastry

• 3 eggs
• ½ cup of sugar
• 2 large tablespoons of sesame seeds
• 2 large tablespoons of yeast
• ½ cup of vegetable oil
• ½ cup of melted butter
• ½ liter of milk
• 1 cup of anise seeds
• 6 cups of flour
• 1 egg (for brushing)
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Cooking Method for Kors Pastry

1. Prepare the Dough:

   • In a bowl, mix the following ingredients: vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, yeast, anise seeds, sesame seeds, and melted butter. Stir everything together very well.

2. Mix with Flour:

   • In a deep bowl, place the flour and make a well in the center. Pour the mixture of oil, sugar, and eggs into the flour and mix well.

3. Add Milk:

   • Gradually add the milk to the mixture while stirring until a soft and smooth dough forms. You can add more milk if necessary to achieve the right dough consistency.

4. Let the Dough Rest:

   • Leave the dough to rest and rise.

5. Shape the Dough:

   • After the dough has rested, form medium-sized balls and let them rest for 30 minutes.

6. Prepare for Baking:

   • Brush the tops of the dough balls with a beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

7. Bake:

   • Preheat the oven and bake the pastries for about 30 minutes until they turn golden brown and are fully cooked.

8. Serve:

   • Once done, remove the pastries from the oven and serve hot for the best taste. Kors can also be enjoyed cold, depending on preference. You can serve it plain, with tea or coffee, or even stuffed with pastry cream (crème pâtissière). It can also be paired with herbs.

Enjoy your delicious Kors pastry!