Kaak el Abbass (Lebanese Kaak) - Simply Lebanese

Kaak el Abbass (Lebanese Kaak) - Simply Lebanese

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These crumbly anise cookies from South Lebanon, molded into traditional shapes known as Kaak el Abbass, are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fine semolina
  • ½ cup melted ghee or (butter)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water ((or milk if not using powdered milk))
  • ¼ cup powdered milk ((Nido))
  • ½ tsp. yeast
  • 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. da’atel kaak ((Lebanese cake spice))
  • 2 tsp. anise spice
  • 1 tbsp. whole anise seeds
  • 1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp. black sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp. turmeric

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