Vanis Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 cups semolina
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 125 grams melted butterInstead: olive oil
• 1 cup plain yogurtInstead: strained yogurt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 packet baking powder
• 1 packet vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups granulated sugar (for syrup)
• 3 cups water (for syrup)
• A few drops of lemon juice

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   For the syrup, boil sugar and water in a pot, add lemon juice to the boiling syrup, and let it cool.

2. 2

   In a deep bowl, mix the melted butter, vegetable oil, yogurt, and sugar.

3. 3

   Add semolina, flour, baking powder, and vanilla, then knead into a soft dough.

4. 4

   Take walnut-sized pieces from the dough, shape them, and arrange them on a greased baking tray.

5. 5

   Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 35-40 minutes until golden brown.

6. 6

   Pour the cold syrup over the hot dessert coming out of the oven and let it rest to absorb the syrup.

Note. Pouring the syrup when the dessert is warm and the syrup is cool ensures the best texture.