Lebanese Sweet Kaak | Hadias Lebanese Cuisine

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and offers a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

orange blossom water

🥗Healthier: rose water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Rose water gives a floral note at a lower cost.

Combine flour, sugar, salt, anise seeds, mahlab, and baking soda in a large bowl.

Add sunflower oil, melted butter, beaten egg, vanilla extract, and water to the dry ingredients.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into small balls.

Shape each ball into a ring and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the rings with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.

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