Finikia (Semolina Honey Cookies)
125 g Butter 1/2 c Caster sugar 1 Orange (grated rind only) 1/2 c Corn or peanut oil 2 1/2 c Plain flour 4 ts Baking powder 1 1/2 c Fine semolina (farina) 1 ts Ground cinnamon 1 pn...
Ingredients
- 125g butter
- 1/2c caster sugar
- 1orange (grated rind only)
- 1/2c corn or peanut oil
- 21/2 c plain flour
- 4ts baking powder
- 11/2 c fine semolina (farina)
- 1ts ground cinnamon
Directions
- 1
125 g Butter 1/2 c Caster sugar 1 Orange (grated rind only) 1/2 c Corn or peanut oil 2 1/2 c Plain flour 4 ts Baking powder 1 1/2 c Fine sem
- 2
Gradually add oil and continue to beat on high speed until mixture thickens to whipped cream consistency
- 3
Sift flour and baking powder twice and combine with semolina and spices
- 4
Gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice
- 5
When combined knead with hand to form a firm dough
- 6
Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into ovals, place on ungreased baking sheets and pinch ends to form torpedo shape
- 7
Bake in a moderate oven for 25 minutes until golden brown and crisp
- 8
Cool on baking sheets