You will need: ghee, ground cardamom, sesame seeds, baking dates, yeast, good quality honey, flour, Mahlab, sugar

Instructions:

• To make the date filling:
• Melt 1 tbsp of Ghee
• Add 2 tbsps of sesame seeds
• Toast the sesame seeds in the hot ghee for just 1 minute
• Add a whole pack of baking dates
• Add 1 tsp of ground cardamom
• Break the date block with the back of a wooden spoon until softened and well combined with the sesame seeds and ghee
• Transfer it to a plate and let it cool off for a couple of minutes
• Using a small melon scoop divide the date paste into equal size balls
• To make the Agameya (honey filling):
• Melt 2 tablespoons of ghee
• Add 2 tbsps of flour
• Mix the flour in
• When the mix starts to get frothy, add 1 tbsp of sesame seeds
• Mix sesame seeds into the flour ghee mixture
• Add 1 cup of good quality honey, mix it in and bring to a boil , stirring constantly
• Once boiled, cook for 2 more minutes, until thick bubbles start to form and remove from heat
• Transfer it to a plate, add your favorite nuts in and set it aside to cool off
• Fillings are ready
• 1 kilo flour + 1/2 tsp salt + 1 tsp Mahlab
• Mix the dry ingredients
• Add 4 tbsps of sesame seeds
• Melt 1/2 kilo of ghee
• Heat the ghee until it reaches a bubbling point
• Carefully pour the hot ghee of the sesame (be sure to use a heat resistant mixing bowl)
• Using a wooden spoon, very carefully mix hot ghee with flour
• Until it reaches a wet sandy consistency – set it aside to cool off.
• In the meantime, prepare the filling and activate the yeast
• To activate the yeast: dissolve 1 packet instant yeast and 1/2 tbsp sugar into 1/4 lukewarm water
• Mix them well
• Cover it and let it rise
• Yeast is now ready
• Add yeast to the ghee flour mix and mix them together by hand until well combined
• Assemble Kahk:
• Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a ball
• Make an indentation and add your stuffing in, roll ball again
• Use a Ma’amoul mold or any other Kahk gadget to shape your Kahk. (If you don’t have any, you can use the back of a fork to stamp the Kahk)
• Place a baking sheet on a baking pan, and set them up to go in the oven
• Bake on 350F for 20-30 minutes until light golden in color
• Once they are out of the oven, let them completely cool off, then carefully transfer it to your cookie tins ,or air tight containers, until serving time
• Right before serving, dust with some powdered sugar and enjoy!
• Eid Mubarak!