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I tried many middle-eastern desserts, and I know that they're delicious, but I must admit that I'm always surprised when I try a new one.
Cook this cake from Lebanon, flavoured with anise, turmeric and sesame: it's really quick, simple and tasty.
It can be stored for a few days, and it's better to serve it warm.



Sfoof, Sesame Cake from Lebanon

Ingredients
150g durum wheat flour
100g all-purpose flour
100g sugar
175ml milk
50g butter
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp anise seeds
2 tbsp tahini
sesame seeds for garnishment

Directions
Mix the durum what flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, turmeric and anise seeds.
Dissolve the baking powder into milk. Add melted butter and milk to the dry ingredients and mix well.
Spread tahini on a baking pan and pour in the mixture.
Draw some diamonds on the surface and garnish each diamon with a pinch of sesame seeds.
Bake in preheated 180° C (356 F) oven 30 minutes.

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Un altra ricetta dolce con il tahini:

Cinnamon Pastries with Tahini

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This recipe joins 3rd Mediterranean Cooking Event – Lebanon.

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