Kaak Lebi Hilw (Orange and Cumin Biscuits) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A traditional Libyan dish. Ingredients:
2 eggs |
200 g sugar |
240 ml oil |
240 ml orange juice |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
700 g flour |
2 tablespoons roast and ground sesame seeds (tahini) |
1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seed (kammon kaak or sweet cumin) |
caster sugar, to decorate |
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C.
2. Cream together the sugar and eggs.
3. Whisk in the oil, orange juice and tahini.
4. Add the flour and baking powder and bring together. You should have a stiff dough.
5. Turn the mixture onto a lightly-floured work surface and roll out to about 6mm thickness.
6. Cut into ka'ak shapes (typically crescents), transfer to a lightly-greased baking tray.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a light golden brown. Remove from the oven, sprinkle a little caster sugar over the top then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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