Kaak
INGREDIENTS for 10 portions
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450g flour
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Pinch of salt-approximately 1/8 tsp
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1 tbsp granulated sugar
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1/2 tbsp cinnamon
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3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional but highly recommended)
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1/2 tsp dry yeast
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150g ghee-room temperature and not melted
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50g warm water
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1 tbsp ghee or butter
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1 tbsp flour
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1 tsp sesame seeds
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40g honey
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75g pistachios, coarsely ground
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200g Nutella®
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For decoration:
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Powdered sugar
To prepare this delicious recipe, 15g of Nutella® per person is enough to enjoy!
METHOD
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1
In a mixing bowl, add flour, salt, sugar, yeast, cinnamon and sesame seeds.
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2
Add ghee (room temperature and not melted) and mix until completely incorporated.
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3
Add water and continue mixing until you get nice consistent dough.
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4
Cover and let it rest for an hour.
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5
Meanwhile, let's prepare the filling. In a small pot over medium heat add ghee/butter, then add flour. Mix until flour turns golden brown.
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6
Remove from heat, add sesame and honey while mixing well and return mixture to low heat until it thickens.
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7
Remove from heat, add pistachios and mix well. Let it cool down for 10 minutes then form in to 20 small balls.
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8
After an hour has passed, divide the dough equally into 20 balls, of approximately 40 grams each.
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9
Place dough balls on a plate and cover with plastic wrap.
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10
Now we'll start shaping the Kaak. Take a ball of the dough and mold it with a Kaak mold. Press lightly in to the mold or shape using a fork.
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11
Place cookies on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake in a 350F oven for 20-25 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown.
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Let cool on a wire rack.
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13
Take Kaak, spread Nutella® on top and garnish with pistachio.
