Qagħaq bil-Hmira Naturali Recipe | Traditional Maltese Bread Rings

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides a healthier fat option.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often more affordable and still add crunch.

anise seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Caraway seeds can mimic the flavor profile at a lower cost.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a budget-friendly alternative.

Use a stand mixer to knead the dough or knead by hand.

Combine the sourdough starter, bread flour, whole milk, salt, sugar, butter, lemon zest, orange zest, aniseed, and cloves in a mixing bowl.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.

Divide the dough into 90g portions and shape into rings.

Place the rings on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Spray the tops of the rings with water and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Preheat the oven to 190°C (374°F).

Bake the rings for about 20 minutes until slightly golden and soft.

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