225 minutes
Delightful Fried Semolina Spice Cakes with a fragrant touch of orange blossom water, perfect for sharing.
Semolina
cups
All Purpose Flour, sifted
cups
Bread Flour, sifted
cups
teaspoons
teaspoons
teaspoons
Cloves
pinches
Unsalted Butter, melted
tablespoons
cups
each
tablespoons
Orange Zest, freshly grated
teaspoons
to fry
to fry
Orange Blossom Water
to drizzle
Confectioners’ Sugar
to sprinkle
1. Sift Dry Ingredients
Sift together the dry ingredients: semolina, all-purpose flour, bread flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of cloves into a medium bowl.
2. Beat Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, beat the melted butter and sugar together with an electric mixer for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Gradually add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then add the yogurt and orange zest and beat for an additional 30 seconds.
3. Rest the Batter
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter sit for 3 hours to thicken and allow the flavors to meld.
4. Fry the Cakes
Heat the lard or vegetable oil in a large saucepan to 325°F and fry teaspoons of the dough for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the cakes to paper towel-lined plates to drain.
5. Drizzle and Sprinkle
Drizzle the fried cakes with orange blossom water and sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
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