Chebakia (Moroccan Sesame Cookies) - African Food Network

Ingredients

• For the Chebakia Dough
• 1 cup sesame seeds (toasted)
• 1 pinch mastic gum grains
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus additional if necessary)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground anise
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads (crumbled)
• 1/8 teaspoon Moroccan yellow colorant (or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric)
• 1 extra-large egg
• 1/4 cup 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup orange flower water
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast (dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water)
• For Frying
• 6 1/2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
• 5 cups 4 pounds honey
• 2 tablespoons orange flower water
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds (toasted, for decorating)