Yemeni Ka'ak Recipe

Name: Yemeni Ka'ak Recipe
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 1 kilogram white flour (1000 grams); 2 cups melted ghee or butter (400 grams); ½ cup milk powder (40 grams); 1 cup crushed tea biscuits (100 grams); 1 tablespoon sugar (15 grams); ½ tablespoon salt; ½ tablespoon yeast; 1 teaspoon black seeds; 3 eggs; Approximately 1 cup water (as needed)

Yemeni Ka'ak Recipe – A traditional Yemeni biscuit made with ghee, flour, and black seeds. Perfectly golden, buttery, and ideal with tea. Easy to make at home!

Our Yemeni Kitchen

Apr 6, 2025 - 03:29

Prep Time 75 min

Cook Time 25 min

Serving 20

Difficulty Intermediate

Yemeni Ka'ak Recipe—a beloved tea-time biscuit known for its rich, buttery flavor and delightfully crisp texture. Made with simple ingredients like white flour, ghee, crushed tea biscuits, and black seeds, this easy-to-follow recipe brings the warmth of Yemeni hospitality right to your kitchen. Perfectly golden and subtly sweet, these Ka'ak biscuits are ideal for sharing with family or enjoying alongside a hot cup of tea. Whether you're familiar with Yemeni cuisine or trying it for the first time, this recipe is a delicious cultural treat you’ll want to make again and again.

Ingredients

1 kilogram white flour (1000 grams)
2 cups melted ghee or butter (400 grams)
½ cup milk powder (40 grams)
1 cup crushed tea biscuits (100 grams)
1 tablespoon sugar (15 grams)
½ tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon yeast
1 teaspoon black seeds
3 eggs
Approximately 1 cup water (as needed)

Nutritional Information

Calories: 180

Protein: 3.2g

Fat: 11g

Saturated Fat: 6.5g

Unsaturated Fat: 4g

Trans Fat: 0.2g

Carbohydrates: 17g

Sugar: 2g

Fiber: 0.8g

Sodium: 110mg

Cholesterol: 28mg

Directions

1. Step

Prepare the Dough In a large bowl or mixer, combine the flour and melted ghee or butter. Mix or knead thoroughly until the mixture is well incorporated. Add the milk powder, crushed tea biscuits, sugar, salt, yeast, black seeds, and eggs. Gradually add water—about 1 cu —kneading until a stiff dough forms. Cover the dough and let it rest for 1 hour.

2. Step

Shape the Dough After resting, shape the dough using one of the following methods: Molded: Use a mooncake or decorative cooking mold for intricate patterns. Handmade: Roll into small circles, then fold the edges inward for a traditional handmade look. Textured: Press the dough into a mesh basket to imprint a unique texture. Place the shaped dough pieces onto a baking tray.

3. Step

Bake Brush the tops with beaten egg to achieve a golden finish. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) on the middle rack for approximately 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

4. Step

Serve Allow the biscuits to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with your favorite tea, and savor the rich, buttery taste of this beloved Yemeni treat.