CA'AK -- YEMENI BISCUITS

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Make and share this Ca'ak -- Yemeni Biscuits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 dozen, 96 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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)

Steps:

  • Mix yeast, warm water, and sugar; set the mixture aside.
  • Put the remaining ingredients into a large bowl and mix.
  • Add the yeast mixture and mix well.
  • Cover the bowl with a cloth and keep in a warm place for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the over to 350°F
  • Roll the dough into balls 1¼ inches in diameter.
  • Start with 15 pieces and leave the rest of the dough covered to prevent drying.
  • Roll the ball into a finger shape four inches long.
  • Bring the ends together so they overlap and pinch them together so you end up with a ring shape.
  • Places them 1/2 inch apart on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 40 minutes until they are golden brown.
  • When the cookies are done turn off the oven and leave the cookies in it for an hour to become really crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.9, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 31.2, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.5

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