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A dozen of kaak that are soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside bread. It is a perfect healthy snack.

Palestinian Ka'ak

Fatimah
Palestinian Ka'ak, or Palestinian bracelets, is similar to maamoul and makrouta. It is soft on the inside and slightly crunchy on the outside.
5 from 5 Ratings
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 2⅓ cup flour
  • 1 cup fine semolina
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons yeast
  • 1½ cups warm milk
  • ¼ cup melted ghee
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1½ tablespoons toasted nigella seeds
  • 1½ tablespoons toasted seasme seeds
  • 3 tablespoons Maamoul/Ka'ak spice*
  • ¼ teaspoon ground mastic optional
  • ¼ teaspoon ground mahlab optional

For the dates

  • 2 packages date paste
  • 1 tablespoon Ka'ak spice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground mahlab
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon melted samneh

Maamoul/Ka'ak spice

  • 2 tablespoons ground anise
  • 2 tablespoons ground fennel
  • 1 teaspoon cardamoun

Instructions
 

  • Add all the dry ingredients together and mix well.
  • Add the liquids slowly, mixing in between. Mix until a soft ball forms.
  • Cover and let it rise in a warm place until it becomes larger in size, about 1-1.5 hours.

For the dates

  • Mix the melted butter and ghee and add them along with the spices.
  • Mix and knead until soft and not as sticky.
  • Roll a 1 inch dough ball flat and long, add a log of dates and roll into a cigar shape, then roll into a circle.
  • Add to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 425 for 10-15 mins or until golden.

Notes

  • Make sure to use the right type of flour so that the dough doesn’t come out too hard or too soft.
  • Knead the dough until it is smooth and pliable.
  • Let the dough rest before rolling it out and shaping it, this will allow the dough to relax and make it easier to shape.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is about a quarter of an inch thick, then use a rolling pin to create an even thickness.
  • You can use a knife or cookie cutter to cut the dough into desired shapes.
  • Serve the ka'ak with a variety of toppings such as honey, jam, or cheese.
Keyword ka'ak, Palestinian ka'ak
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