Baking fun with Moroccan M’hanncha! This spiral almond pastry is perfect for little hands and big imaginations. What festive recipe should we try next? #FamilyBaking #WorldCuisine #HolidayFun #KidChefs #MoroccanFood #BakingWithKids
Stop scrolling to discover a magical Moroccan holiday treat. Today we’re making mahancha, the famous snake cake. This sweet spiral pastry is not only delicious, but also super fun for kids to shape. Here’s how to make it. You’ll need almond flour, sugar, orange blossom water, butter, cinnamon, and sheets of filow dough. In a bowl, mix almond flour, sugar, a splash of orange blossom water, melted butter, and a pinch of cinnamon until smooth. Kids will love rolling the almond mixture into long, thin ropes. Lay out a sheet of filow dough. Brush it generously with melted butter and place the almond rope along one edge. Roll it up gently, then help your child coil it into a spiral just like a snake. Keep adding more filow wrapped almond ropes to make the spiral bigger and more impressive. Brush the top with extra butter and bake until golden and crispy. The result, a beautiful flaky pastry with a sweet almond filling, perfect for sharing with family and friends. In Morocco, mahanchcha is often served at celebrations, symbolizing good fortune and unity. Try making this with your kids for a hands-on holiday memory filled with fun and flavor. What quick and easy recipe would you like to learn next?