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.
