Kakas and babas

The first time I came across these Sephardi biscuits was at a minyan, a prayer ceremony after a funeral, in Sydney. The women of the community brought bags of freshly baked kakas (caraway biscuits) on each day of the seven days of mourning. Perhaps the circular shape represents ongoing life. The next time they appeared was when Rachel sent us her recipe. Her Sephardi community – who settled in India from Baghdad – made them at various Jewish festivals throughout the year. We think it’s really great to have a recipe for one dough that makes both a savoury and sweet biscuit.

~ Natanya, MMCC