Ka'ak bil Simsim

Name: Ka'ak bil Simsim
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Jordanian
Ingredients: 3 cups flour; 1/2 cup sesame seeds; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 tsp ground anise

كعك بالسمسم/kah-AK bil SIM-sim/

About this dish

Crisp sesame-crusted savory cookies, traditionally enjoyed with tea or coffee.

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Ingredients

🌾3 cups flour

🌿1/2 cup sesame seeds

🫒1/2 cup olive oil

🌰1 tsp ground anise

Method

Serves 2

Mix flour, olive oil, anise, and a little yeast into a firm dough.

Shape the dough into small rings or ovals.

Coat each piece generously in sesame seeds.

Bake at 180°C (350°F) until golden and crisp.

Cool completely before serving, as they crisp further while cooling.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Ka'ak bil simsim is a traditional Jordanian sesame biscuit, commonly eaten at breakfast or as a light snack.

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