Chebakia using a Küken

Dough Preparation

1. Add 500 g of flour, 100 g of blanched almond, 100 g of white sesame seed, 15 g of anise, ½ teaspoon(s) of cinnamon powder, ¼ teaspoon(s) of saffron, ¼ teaspoon(s) of salt, ½ teaspoon(s) of baking powder in the food processor bowl.
2. Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
3. Add 125 g of butter, 125 g of olive oil, 50 g of orange blossom water, 50 g of wine vinegar, 1 egg, 50 g of water in the food processor bowl.
4. Mix manual: 30sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
5. If the dough is too dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it comes together.
6. Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl.
7. Form the dough into a ball.
8. Wrap it in plastic wrap.
9. Setaside the dough during 30min.

Forming and Frying

10. Divide the dough into 4-5 portions.
11. Roll out each portion thinly on a lightly floured surface.
12. Cut the dough into rectangles (about 7cm x 5cm).
13. Make 4-5 slits lengthwise in each rectangle, without cutting through the edges.
14. To form the chebakia, pick up the rectangle, and carefully weave the strips together to create a flower-like shape. Pinch the ends to secure.
15. Add 1000 g of sunflower oil in a pan.
16. Heat the Oil in a large, deep pan over medium heat.
17. Fry the chebakia in batches until golden brown on all sides.
18. Place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.

Honey Syrup

19. Wash the food processor bowl.
20. Add 500 g of honey, 50 g of orange blossom water in the food processor bowl.
21. Mix manual: 5:00min / 50°C / Speed 2.

Finishing

22. Dip the fried chebakia into the warm Honey Syrup. Make sure they are well coated.
23. Remove excess of the food processor bowl by using a spoon on a baking tray.
24. Sprinkle 0 g of white sesame seed on the baking tray.
25. Sprinkle Sesame Seeds over the chebakia while they are still wet.
26. Let the chebakia cool completely before serving.
27. Serve Immediately.