Anise Seed Cookie Rings – كعك باليانسون

These rings are fragrant with anise and very crunchy; easy to make as well, and they keep for a while in a tin box. They are my favorite with a cup of tea as they are very satisfying without being too sweet.
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Ka'ak bi Yansoun

INGREDIENTS

2 & 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup of Sugar
1/2 cup of boiled and infused anise seeds water for mixing the dough
2 tsp. of ground Anise                      
2 tsp. of Baking Powder
Dash of Salt
1/2 tsp. of Mahlab
1/2 tsp. ground Fennel شومر                  
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg

METHOD

Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, anise powder, mahlab, nutmeg, and ground fennel into a bowl. Add the olive oil. Mix well and add the strained anise warm water, one tablespoon at a time until the mixture holds together and becomes a workable dough and is still moist.

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes to absorb the flavor of the added spices.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

Form 6-inch ropes, as thin as a 1/2 inch or thinner. Pinch the ends to form a ring. Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes till golden.

Cool and serve.

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