Phoenician Honey Cookies (Biscuits)

Phoenician Honey Cookies (Biscuits)
Phoenician Honey Cookies (Biscuits) might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 5g of protein, 28g of fat, and a total of 329 calories. This recipe serves 40. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of vanillan extract, lemon zest, honey, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C/Gas Mark
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and grease 2 cookie sheets (baking trays) with butter. Sift together the flour and salt into a large bowl and make a well in the center.
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Add the sugar, oil, lemon zest, and vanilla. Stir the baking soda into 5 tablespoons water in a bowl and pour into the well. Using a spoon, gradually incorporate the dry ingredients, then knead gently to a soft and pliable dough, adding a little more water if necessary. Break off small pieces of dough and roll into cylinders the size of your thumb, then press lightly to flatten.
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Put them onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced well apart, and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
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Remove from the oven. To make the syrup, put the sugar, honey, and 1 1/4 cups (300 ml / 1/2 pint)water into a pan and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
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Pour a mixture of equal parts olive and corn oil into a heavy pan to a depth of 3 inches (7.5 cm) and heat it to 375°F (190°C), or until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds. Carefully drop batches of the cookies into the hot oil and fry for a few minutes, until golden brown.
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Remove with a slotted spoon, drain well, and drop into the hot syrup.
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Let absorb syrup for 3–4 minutes.
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Remove with a slotted spoon, transfer to a serving platter, and sprinkle with finely chopped walnuts.
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Vefa's Kitchen by Vefa Alexiadou, published by Phaidon Press, $45.00, www.phaidon.com
DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings40
Health Score3
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