Anise and Yellow Knot Ka'ak

Ingredients

• 2 kilos flour
• 1½ cups vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons ghee
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons yellow knot spice or turmeric
• 2½ tablespoons yeast
• 1 cup anise seeds
• 1½ tablespoons ka'ak spice mix
• 1½ tablespoons ground anise
• Warm water as needed
• 2 cups powdered milk
• This anise and yellow knot ka'ak recipe is from a friend and cook on Sho Tabkheen Al-Youm:
• Hana Mousa Na'ma
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• Watch the video for an easy anise ka'ak method via this link: How to make anise ka'ak (video)

Method

1. Combine the dry ingredients first.
2. Rub the ingredients well, then begin adding warm water gradually while continuing to rub.
3. You will obtain a homogeneous dough.
4. Cover and let the dough rest and set aside for about 8 hours.
5. After the dough has rested and fermented well, take small portions and shape as desired.
6. It is best to shape the dough circles using a mold to obtain neat and attractive ka'ak.
7. Bake the anise and yellow knot ka'ak in the oven until cooked for about 12 minutes at 170°C. Do not leave the ka'ak in the oven for a long time to avoid over-browning.
8. Remove the ka'ak from the oven and set aside to cool completely before serving.