Kaak with Zaatar

Amr Al-AhmadChef

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups of white flour
  2.5 cup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  1.5 teaspoon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  1.5 teaspoon
• 1/3 cup zaatar, mixed
  0.3 cup
• 2 eggs
  2 egg
• 1/2 cup olive oil
  0.5 cup
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted
  0.5 cup
• 1/4 cup orange juice
  0.3 cup

Steps

1. 1

   Combine the flour, zaatar, salt, and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Once mixed, add the orange juice and oil, and mix the mixture for a few minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, and whisk well until the dough forms. Gather and transfer to an aluminum tray and set aside for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

   Required Tools:

   Mixing Bowl

   30 min
2. 2

   Form balls the size of walnuts and arrange them on a piece of wax paper. Place the sesame seeds on a plate. Dip the balls in the sesame seeds and roll them into a finger shape, connecting the ends to form a ring. Then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in an oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 12 minutes or until the kaak is golden and dry. Serve when cooled with a drink or other cookies.

   Required Tools:

   Baking Sheet

   Oven

   12 min

Nutrition Facts

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

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