Authentic home cooking from Egypt, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Egypt as كعكات اليانسون المقرمشة

Crispy Anise Cookies

Name: Crispy Anise Cookies
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour (about 375 grams); 1 tablespoon (level) instant yeast; 1 tablespoon (level) baking powder; 1 tablespoon whole anise seeds; 1 tablespoon ground anise; 1 tablespoon ground mahlab; 1/2 cup vegetable oil (about 120 ml); 1/2 cup sugar (about 100 grams); 3/4 cup warm milk (about 180 ml), or as needed for kneading; For brushing the tops; 2 tablespoons water + 1 teaspoon sugar; Sesame seeds

Safy Safy @sofy2020

مصر_الاسكندرية

Budget-friendly, light, airy, and absolutely delicious.

Safy Safy @sofy2020

مصر_الاسكندرية

Budget-friendly, light, airy, and absolutely delicious.

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Ingredients

3 cupsall-purpose flour (about 375 grams)
1 tablespoon(level) instant yeast
1 tablespoon(level) baking powder
1 tablespoonwhole anise seeds
1 tablespoonground anise
1 tablespoonground mahlab
1/2 cupvegetable oil (about 120 ml)
1/2 cupsugar (about 100 grams)
3/4 cupwarm milk (about 180 ml), or as needed for kneading
For brushing the tops
2 tablespoonswater + 1 teaspoon sugar
Sesame seeds

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Steps

1

Mix all the dry ingredients together.
2

Add the oil and rub it into the dry mixture.
3

Add the warm milk and knead until a soft dough forms.
4

Divide the dough into balls about the size of a lemon.
5

Shape each ball into a ring and place on a baking sheet.
6

Let the rings rise for 15 minutes, then brush the tops with the sugar water and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
7

Bake in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven until golden brown.
8

Let cool, then serve with tea. Enjoy!

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Published in the US on August 14, 2025 14:01

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