As Eid el-Fitr approaches, families across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) prepare for festivities with a culinary staple: Kahk. These delicate, buttery cookies, often filled with nuts ...

Egypt’s traditional kakh al-Eid Ramadan biscuits have successfully survived centuries of changing cultural and economic trends.

Bake the Kahk Place the filled dough balls on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake in a 175°C oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack ...

A group of Gen-Z women have practiced an ancient Egyptian ritual in the heart of historic Cairo: baking Kahk (Eid cookies). in cups, oh us." The young women chanted this song while baking the kahk. In ...

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Unique traditions include Nigeria's Durbar Festival, Turkey's Sugar Feast, and Egypt's Kahk cookies. Each country infuses the festivities with its cultural essence, fostering unity and communal joy.

Instructions Start with the kahk dough. In a large mixing bowl, combine the plain flour, baking powder, instant yeast, sugar, ground spices, salt and sesame seeds. Mix well to combine. Add the ...

Eid Ul-Fitr celebrations worldwide feature an array of traditional sweets treats - from Morocco's L'assida to Turkey's Turkish Delight, Egypt's Kahk cookies, to Southeast Asia's Kue Lapis.