Fekkas Cereal (Mini Biscotti Bites)

Ingredients

• 0.25 tspSalt
• 300 gAll-purpose flour
• 70 mlVegetable oil
• 2 tspAnise seeds
• 1.5 tspBaking powder
• 2 wholeEggs
• 100 gGranulated sugar
• 2 tbspSesame seeds, toasted
• 100 gAlmonds, roughly chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, and vegetable oil together until well combined.

3. 3

   Stir in the anise seeds, sesame seeds, and salt.

4. 4

   Fold in the flour and baking powder until a soft dough forms, then fold in the chopped almonds.

5. 5

   Shape the dough into a flat log about 4cm wide directly on the prepared baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake for 25 minutes, until firm and lightly golden, then remove and let cool for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Reduce the oven temperature to 150°C (300°F). Slice the log into small, bite-sized pieces (smaller than traditional fekkas slices, roughly 1.5cm chunks).

8. 8

   Spread the pieces out on the baking sheet and return to the oven for 12-15 minutes, tossing halfway through, until fully dried and crisp throughout.

9. 9

   Let cool completely — the pieces will crisp up further as they cool. Store in an airtight container as a crunchy snack or cereal topping.