Dairy-Free Lebanese Ka'ak (Sesame Bread Rings)
A popular Lebanese street food, Ka'ak are sesame-covered bread rings. This version is made without dairy, perfect for a light breakfast.
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp Instant yeast
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1.25 cups Warm water
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp Molasses
- 2 tbsp Water (for brushing)
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- 2Add warm water and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- 5Preheat oven to about 205°C (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 6Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long rope.
- 7Shape each rope into a ring, pinching the ends together to seal.
- 8In a shallow bowl, combine molasses and water.
- 9Dip each ring into the molasses water, then dredge in sesame seeds, pressing gently to adhere.
- 10Place the rings on the prepared baking sheet.
- 11Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
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