Kichel are a delightful, crumbly, sweet biscuit treat that is munched on in homes around the world during Jewish New Year. Its often served alongside traditional Chopped herring and similar dishes, but goes beautifully with a cup of tea!

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The round shape and sweetness is akin to the ideas of the Jewish New Year, which is to have a round (whole) and sweet New Year, which is why no New Year is complete without a taste of apple dipped in honey.
Here for your enjoyment is the fantastic recipe along with a picture story for these sweet biscuits that everyone should try.
Ingredients
3/4 cup oil
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoons salt
4 eggs
1 x 500g self raising flour
To begin, pre heat oven to 260 degrees celsius.
Beat the oil, sugar and salt together.
Add one egg at a time and beat well.
Sift the flour into the wet mixture and mix to form a soft dough.

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Kneading this by hand allows the mixture to be more thoroughly combined.

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Using a rolling pin – roll the dough very thin. Then using a glass (or similar) cut the dough into circles. Re-roll the circles again.

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Gently move the circles of dough to a wire rack that is set on a baking tray ready for the oven. Sprinkle with a little sugar (if desired).

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The cookies bake for approximately 10 minute but do keep an eye on them as they cook quickly and remove them when they are light brown in colour.

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Set aside to cool.
Thanks again to my lovely models - my Mother and sister.