Kaak Anise Rings

Ingredients

What you’ll need

• 3 cups flour
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2 tbsp whole aniseeds (toasted and ground)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup warm water (or anise tea)

Method

How it comes together

1. 1

   Sauté whole aniseeds in a dry skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C) for 2 minutes until highly fragrant. Grind finely.

2. 2

   Whisk flour, sugar, ground aniseed, and baking powder in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Pour in melted butter and vegetable oil, kneading with hands until the mixture is sandy and crumbly. Gradually add warm water, kneading to form a smooth, non-sticky dough. Rest covered for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Roll dough into thin ropes, cut into 4-inch pieces, and seal the ends to form rings.

5. 5

   Bake on parchment-lined sheets at 350°F (175°C) for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden on the bottoms. Let cool completely.