Kaak Malih (كعك مالح ليبي)
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5
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Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
30 cookies
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
North African
Kaak Malih (كعك مالح ليبي)
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Kaak malih is a delicious traditional savory biscuit from Libya, with sesame or fennel seeds that can be ring-shaped or braided.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup butter , melted
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3½ cups flour
For the glazing
- 1 egg , beaten
- ½ cup sesame seeds
Instructions
- Pour the milk, melted butter and oil into the bowl of a stand mixer and mix.
- Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into the bowl.
- Knead the dough until smooth.
- Place in a plastic bag and refrigerate for an hour.
- Roll into ropes of about ⅓ inch (1 cm) diameter and cut sections of about 6 inches (15 cm). Braid each sectioned rope like a single-stranded challah bread.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush with the beaten egg. Sprinkle sesame seeds.
- Bake at 400 F (190˚C) for around 15 minutes or until light golden.
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