Arabic Pretzels (Baqsam)

"Very well known Pretzels in Arabic countries. We call it Baqsam .. it's a dry biscuit with sesame, nice as a snack with afternoon tea."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 20mins
Ingredients:
7
Serves:
36
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ingredients

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directions

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water + sugar.
  • Mix the dry ingredients, milk powder + flour + (aniseed or the cumin).
  • Mix all together and knead for 10 minutes.
  • Cover and let rise until double for around 30 minutes.
  • Punch down.
  • Roll the dough into rectangle 10 x 20 cm and cut into 3 cm strings.
  • Fold the string and role gently with hand in sesame, shape it the way you like or leave as sticks.
  • Place on greased cookie sheet, cover and allow to rise for 10 minutes.
  • Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes. Reduce to 120°F for another 10 minutes to let it dry if desired.

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  1. My grandmother has been making these every since I was little, and she still does till today. I know she adds some olive oil in there some where!
     
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