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Eid treats: Egyptian kahk

“It’s not Eid without kahk.”

Soft, lightly spiced and delicious - these traditional butter cookies, known as kahk, are a staple for Egyptians during Eid al-Fitr, a celebration to mark the end of Ramadan
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