Kahk (Egyptian Shortbread) – a delicious recipe with butter, milk, flour, Baking powder, yeast, Sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Heat butter until almost boiling.
2
In a seperate bowl, add the baking powder as well as the cinnamon and ginger to the flour
3
Slowly add the flour mixture into the hot butter and stir thoroughly
4
Knead the dough for a while and cover and let it rest for an hour
5
When the mixture cools (warm to touch) add the instant yeast to the milk with teaspoon of sugar, then stir gently into the dough.
6
Shape the dough into balls then flatten them out... And at this point it's up to u how you want them to look and be shaped as!
7
Totally your choice!
8
Put them in a cookie tray and let them rest for about 5-10 mins
9
Bake in preheated oven 345F until golden it will take about 10-15 mins depending on ur oven
10
Finally cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar just before eating.
2125
kcal
Calories
143
g
Fat
190
g
Carbs
25
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cup Unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cup Whole milk - lukewarm, 6 3/4 cup All purpose flour, 3 tsp Baking powder, and more.
Yes, Kahk (Egyptian Shortbread) 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.
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