Dairy-Free Kaak

Delight in the warm, golden crunch of Dairy-Free Kaak, a Middle Eastern-inspired bread ring perfect for snacking or pairing with your favorite tea. This recipe swaps out traditional dairy ingredients for olive oil, making it fully dairy-free while maintaining the kaak's signature light and crispy texture. Flavored with sesame seeds and subtly sweetened, this egg-washed bread (with a dairy-free alternative option) is as beautiful as it is delicious. With minimal ingredients, simple techniques, and a short rise time, these hand-shaped rings are wonderfully approachable for bakers of all levels. Whether enjoyed freshly baked or stored for later, Dairy-Free Kaak is the ideal guilt-free treat that brings comfort to any moment.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 30

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 0.5 cup Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Sugar
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Sesame seeds
• 1 piece Egg (for egg wash, replace with a dairy-free alternative like almond milk if required)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until the mixture is frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the olive oil and the yeast mixture.

Step 3

Using a wooden spoon or your hand, mix until a dough begins to form.

Step 4

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small balls, each about the size of a walnut.

Step 8

Roll each ball into a rope about 8 inches long and join the ends to form a circle, pressing lightly to seal.

Step 9

Place each circle on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 10

Brush the top of each kaak with beaten egg or dairy-free alternative and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.

Step 13

Enjoy the dairy-free kaak warm or at room temperature, ideally with a cup of tea.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1056.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3399.9

Total Fat 161.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 26.9g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 2466.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 414.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 39.3g
Protein 70.9g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 132.2mg	0%
Iron 28.2mg	0%
Potassium 956.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.7%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 48.9%