How to Make Mabsoos (Oil Cakes)

Mabsoos are oil-based cakes made without milk, eggs, or sugar. They have a bold, distinctive flavor thanks to fennel, anise, sesame and nigella seeds — delicious with tea!

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500 g (about 4 cups) all-purpose flour1 tsp dry yeast1 tsp salt1 cup olive oil, or ½ cup olive oil + ½ cup vegetable oil1 tsp whole anise seeds1 tsp mahleb1 tsp fennel seeds1 tsp nigella (black) seeds2 tbsp sesame seeds, or more to taste1 cup warm water for kneading, or as needed for the flour

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Mix the dry ingredients, then add the oil and combine.

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