Cheese Kaak
Delight your taste buds with the irresistible aroma and flavor of homemade Cheese Kaak, a traditional Middle Eastern bread filled with gooey akawi cheese and topped with fragrant sesame and nigella seeds. Perfectly soft with a slightly chewy texture, these savory pastries strike the perfect balance between comforting bread and rich, salty cheese. The handmade dough, infused with olive oil, ensures a tender bite, while the golden glaze of egg and milk creates an appealing sheen. Ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or as part of a mezze spread, Cheese Kaak is a versatile treat that's sure to impress. With just a handful of pantry staples and an hour of proofing time, you can bake this bread fresh to enjoy warm from the oven or at room temperature. Keywords: Cheese Kaak recipe, Middle Eastern bread, akawi cheese pastry, sesame nigella bread, homemade savory bread.
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Ingredients
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 10 g instant yeast
- 15 g sugar
- 5 g salt
- 60 ml olive oil
- 250 ml warm water
- 10 g nigella seeds
- 30 g sesame seeds
- 200 g akawi cheese, shredded
- 1 egg, beaten
- 30 ml milk
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 2
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the olive oil and warm water. Mix the dough with your hands or a dough mixer until it comes together.
Step 3
Knead the dough for about 10 minutes on a floured surface until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
Step 4
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Step 5
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 6
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Divide the dough into 10 equal portions.
Step 7
Flatten each portion into a small circle, about 1 cm thick, and place a generous tablespoon of shredded akawi cheese in the center.
Step 8
Fold the sides of the dough over the cheese to form an oval shape, sealing the edges well to prevent the cheese from oozing out during baking.
Step 9
In a small bowl, mix the beaten egg with milk. Use this mixture to brush over the top of each cheese-filled kaak.
Step 10
Sprinkle each kaak with nigella seeds and sesame seeds, pressing them gently into the dough.
Step 11
Place the kaak on the prepared baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
Step 12
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1161.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3445.6 |
| Total Fat 144.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 50.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 13.1g | |
| Cholesterol 366.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3512.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 418.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.9g | |
| Protein 113.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1679.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 35.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1199.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories