Ca'ak -- Yemeni Biscuits Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (1/4 oz) packet yeast
1 1/4 cups water, warm (110f)
1 tsp sugar
2 cups semolina
12 oz butter
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp mahleb (powdered)
1 tbsp anise
1 tbsp fennel seed
1/2 tbsp black caraway seed (kalonji)

Directions:

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 11/4 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	188.24 Kcal (788 kJ)
Calories from fat	126.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.08g	22%
Cholesterol	36.57mg	12%
Sodium	45mg	2%
Potassium	114.79mg	2%
Total Carbs	13.18g	4%
Sugars	0.15g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1g	4%
Protein	2.82g	6%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	32.4mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	367.43 Kcal (1538 kJ)
Calories from fat	247.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.49g	22%
Cholesterol	71.38mg	12%
Sodium	87.83mg	2%
Potassium	224.06mg	2%
Total Carbs	25.72g	4%
Sugars	0.3g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.96g	4%
Protein	5.51g	6%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	6%
Iron	1.9mg	5%
Calcium	63.2mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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