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Kaak Malih (Yeasted Almond Biscuits)

Kaak Malih (Yeasted Almond Biscuits) is a traditional Libyan recipe for a classic yeasted biscuit (cookie) made from a blend of flour, sugar and oil flavoured with fennel seeds, sesame seeds and orange flower water. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Libyan version of: Yeasted Almond Biscuits (Kaak Malih).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

15 minutes

Total Time:

35 minutes

Additional Time:

(+65 minutes proving)

Makes:

12

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Spice RecipesBaking RecipesLibya Recipes


Ingredients:

2 tsp baker's yeast
1/2 tsp sugar
250ml oil
350g plain flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
2 tbsp toasted and ground sesame seed
2 tbsp orange flower water (zahr)

Method:

Mix together the yeast and sugar to a smooth paste and set aside for 5 minutes, or until foaming.

Sift the flour and salt into a bowl then stir in the fennel seeds, sesame seeds, oil, orange flower water and yeast mixture. Blend to form a soft dough (add warm water as needed). Knead for 5 minutes then cover the bowl with a damp cloth and set aside for 60 minutes to rise.

When risen, knock the dough back then roll out on a floured work surface to about 1cm thick. Cut into crescents then arrange on a greased baking tray. Place in an oven pre-heated to 170°C and cook for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Allow to cool on a wire rack before storing or serving.