KA'AK EL EID
Ka'ak el Eid is a Middle Eastern holiday cookie that's enjoyed at Eid el Fitr celebrations marking the end of the month of Ramadan. The key ingredient is the iconic ka'ak spice blend of ground anise, fennel, mahlab and nutmeg. There are many variations of the recipe, and this featured version from Lebanon has a crisp texture on the outside with a soft crumbly texture on the inside that's perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.
Provided by Yumna Jawad
Categories dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, anise seeds, baking powder and ka'ak spice blend in a large bowl. Whisk in melted butter, vanilla and eggs until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the dough, roll it into a ball with your hands, then roll it into a log, about 5 inches long (see Cook's Note). Set the log on a plate and repeat with the remaining dough to make 48 logs. Cover the logs with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes (see Cook's Note).
- Squeeze the ends of each rope together to form a ring and place on the prepared baking sheets.
- Sprinkle more anise seeds on top of the cookies and bake until they are slightly puffed, firm and golden on the bottom, about 20 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Combine the ground anise, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground fennel, ground mahlab and ground nutmeg in a small bowl. The ka'ak spice blend can be store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
KA'AK EL EID
People all across the Arab world make some version of date-stuffed semolina cookies to celebrate both Muslim and Christian holidays. The recipes vary from country to country, even from family to family, as do the spicing, stuffing and cooking methods. But wherever you go, if you are served one of these cookies, you know it's a call for celebration. This recipe is a Palestinian version in which the dough is fragrant from anise, fennel and nigella seeds. The cookies are also shaped into rings, making them easier to prepare than the ones made with molds or decorated with serrated edge tweezers. While they still require some effort, they keep quite well in an airtight container for several weeks and can be frozen for several months. One bite into the crispy, spiced crust with a soft date interior will make you understand just why they are worth the effort.
Provided by Reem Kassis
Categories snack, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 9h45m
Yield About 35 round cookies
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine the semolina flour, all-purpose flour, butter and oil. Rub the ingredients between your palms until the mixture resembles wet sand. Cover and leave at room temperature overnight (or several hours). This allows the semolina to soften and fully absorb the butter and oil.
- Finish the dough: The next day (or several hours later), after your semolina mixture has rested, add the nigella seeds, aniseed, fennel, baking powder, yeast, sugar and salt to the semolina mixture and gently rub together with your hands. Add 1/2 cup warm water and start to gently knead for no longer than 2 minutes. The mixture will probably still be crumbly at this point.
- Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup water to the mixture in 1-tablespoon increments, and continue to knead for about 1 minute after each addition - making sure you don't over-knead - until you can take a clump of dough in your fingers and it holds together. You may not need to use all the water, or you may need extra, a couple tablespoons at a time, depending on a variety of factors, like climate or flour. What you are looking for is a clump of dough to come together easily and not fall apart when you try rolling it into a log. Cover and let rest while you prepare the filling.
- Prepare the filling: Line a medium baking sheet with plastic wrap or parchment paper and grease with oil. Pour some oil in a small bowl that you will use to grease your hands as necessary. Put the date paste and cinnamon in a bowl and knead slightly with greased hands until evenly incorporated.
- Grease your hands and tear out about 35 portions of filling, each about the size of a golf ball. On a flat surface, roll each into a string slightly thinner than your finger and about 4 to 5 inches long. Place on the greased baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap, then set aside until ready to use. This can sit at room temperature for a couple of days without any issue.
- Prepare the cookies: Heat oven to 400 degrees and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment. Take a golf ball-size piece of dough, keeping the rest of the dough covered to keep it moist, and roll it between your palms or on a flat surface into a sausage shape about 4 inches long. Using the tips of your fingers, gently press to flatten it. Take one of the date strings and place on top of the dough, cutting off as much as necessary for it to fit the dough. (Any cut off pieces can be used to extend shorter pieces or combined to make more filling strings.)
- Enclose the dough around the date filling and roll it on a flat surface into a slightly longer, thin sausage shape, about 8 to 9 inches long. Take one end and place it slightly overlapping the other end to form a ring shape. With a thin object (like a chopstick), press down all the way through to make two holes where the ends overlap to ensure they are firmly attached and won't come apart during baking. Place on the prepared lined baking sheet and repeat until dough and filling are finished.
- Bake cookies until a very light golden brown, about 15 to 18 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, transfer to an airtight container. Cookies will keep 2 to 3 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature, or up to 3 months in the freezer.
KAHK EID COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: all purpose flour, toasted sesame seeds, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, instant yeast, kosher salt, ghee, warm water, ghee, all purpose flour, sesame seed, honey, pistachio, powdered sugar
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Desserts
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sesame seeds, sugar, cinnamon, yeast, and salt. Stir with a fork, then add the ghee and warm water and beat with an electric hand mixer until a soft, pliable dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, make the pistachio honey filling: In a small pot over medium heat, melt the ghee, then add the flour and stir until golden brown.
- Reduce the heat to low, add the sesame seeds and honey, and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat, add the pistachios, and mix well to incorporate.
- Let the filling cool for 10 minutes, then form into 24 small balls.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Once the dough has rested, roll into 24 balls.
- Press a ball of the pistachio filling into the center of a dough ball, then wrap in the dough and roll again into a ball that completely encases the filling. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
- Press the cookies lightly into a Mamoul tool, or make a crosshatch pattern using a fork.
- Bake the cookies for 18-20 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
- When ready to serve, dust the cookies with powdered sugar.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 4 grams
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