I made Algerian kaak biscuits el eid
algerian sweet kaak ingredients :
3 cups flour
2 eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup oil
1 Tbsp instant yeast
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 Tbsp fennel seeds
Zest of 1 lemon
3/4 cup warm milk
Sesame seeds
1 egg yolk
Method make algerian sweet kaak :
Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk.
In a bowl, stir the flour, baking powder and the sugar.
Add the eggs, oil, and yeast-milk mix and knead.
Add the lemon zest the fennel seeds and knead for a good 5 minutes until you are left with a dough that holds together when pressed.
Roll your dough into a long log and cut into about 12
(I got 13).
Roll each piece into a 15 cm rope, then join the edges to make a ring-shaped cookie.
Place on a baking sheet
leave to rise for 1 hour covered in plastic.
Brush the rings with an egg yolk and sprinkle with some sesame seeds.
Preheat the oven to 350F and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow for 15 minutes before consuming
Bon appetit
