Ca'Ak -- Yemeni Biscuits Recipe

Name: Ca'Ak -- Yemeni Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) packet yeast; 1 1/4 cups water, warm (110F); 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 cups semolina; 12 ounces butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon mahleb (powdered); 1 tablespoon anise; 1 tablespoon fennel seed; 1/2 tablespoon black caraway seed (kalonji)

Servings: persons

1 (1/4 ounce) packet yeast
1 1/4 cups water, warm (110F)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups semolina
12 ounces butter
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon mahleb (powdered)
1 tablespoon anise
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1/2 tablespoon black caraway seed (kalonji)

1
Mix yeast, warm water, and sugar; set the mixture aside.
2
Put the remaining ingredients into a large bowl and mix.
3
Add the yeast mixture and mix well.
4
Cover the bowl with a cloth and keep in a warm place for 1 hour.
5
Preheat the over to 350u00b0F
6
Roll the dough into balls 11/4 inches in diameter.
7
Start with 15 pieces and leave the rest of the dough covered to prevent drying.
8
Roll the ball into a finger shape four inches long.
9
Bring the ends together so they overlap and pinch them together so you end up with a ring shape.
10
Places them 1/2 inch apart on a cookie sheet.
11
Bake for 40 minutes until they are golden brown.
12
When the cookies are done turn off the oven and leave the cookies in it for an hour to become really crispy.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1/4 ounce) packet yeast, 1 1/4 cups water, warm (110F), 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 cups semolina, and more.

Yes, Ca'Ak -- Yemeni Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ca'Ak -- Yemeni Biscuits

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