Sweet Kaak
Ka'ak is the common Arabic word for biscuit, and can refer to several different types of baked goods produced throughout the Arab world and the Near East. The bread, in Middle Eastern countries, is similar to a dry and hardened biscuit and mostly ring-shaped. This Sweet Kaak recipe is of Syrian origin and makes for a wonderful light snack.
Servings: 48 sticks
Calories: 81kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 16 tablespoons butter or substitute w/2 sticks margarine or vegan shortening
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- zest of one orange finely grated
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 5 cups flour
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup sugar for coating (about 1/2 cup)
Instructions
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, mix together all the ingredients (except extra sugar). Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to make sure everything is well-incorporated. If dough is not wet enough, add up to two more eggs.
- Refrigerate dough for one hour.
- Roll dough into strands 4 inches long and about 1/2 inch thick,.
- Twist two together into a “figure S” or “twisted rod” and pinch the ends.
- Roll each cookie in sugar and place on greased cookie sheet.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes. They won’t really brown much, don’t worry about it.
Nutrition
Serving: 2sticks | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg