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Kaak

Medium
2 h 0 min
Kaak

INGREDIENTS for 10 portions

  • 450g flour

  • Pinch of salt-approximately 1/8 tsp

  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar

  • 1/2 tbsp cinnamon

  • 3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional but highly recommended)

  • 1/2 tsp dry yeast

  • 150g ghee-room temperature and not melted

  • 50g warm water

  • 1 tbsp ghee or butter

  • 1 tbsp flour

  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

  • 40g honey

  • 75g pistachios, coarsely ground

  • 200g Nutella®

  • For decoration:

  • Powdered sugar

nutella – an ingredient to prepare this delicious recipe

To prepare this delicious recipe, 15g of Nutella® per person is enough to enjoy!

METHOD

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, add flour, salt, sugar, yeast, cinnamon and sesame seeds.

  2. 2

    Add ghee (room temperature and not melted) and mix until completely incorporated.

  3. 3

    Add water and continue mixing until you get nice consistent dough.

  4. 4

    Cover and let it rest for an hour.

  5. 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.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat, add sesame and honey while mixing well and return mixture to low heat until it thickens.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat, add pistachios and mix well. Let it cool down for 10 minutes then form in to 20 small balls.

  8. 8

    After an hour has passed, divide the dough equally into 20 balls, of approximately 40 grams each.

  9. 9

    Place dough balls on a plate and cover with plastic wrap.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 12

    Let cool on a wire rack.

  13. 13

    Take Kaak, spread Nutella® on top and garnish with pistachio.

Sustainable palm oil in Nutella
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Sustainable cocoa in Nutella
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All the cocoa we buy comes from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. 

Upcycling Nutella jar
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