Moroccan Sesame Cookies (Shia Shia)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Raw sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Orange blossom water
• pinch Saffron threads
• 1/2 tablespoon Dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• as needed Ground sesame seeds (toasted)
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground anise
• pinch Mastic gum powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
• pinch Salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Melted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon White vinegar
• 1 Egg yolk
• 1/2 cup Warm water (for dough)