Melomakarona (Served Cold)

Ingredients

• 400g Olive oil (light)
• 100ml Orange juice
• 50ml Brandy or Metaxa
• Abrieb von 1 Orange zest from 1
• 1 TL Cinnamon
• 1/2 TL Ground cloves
• Prise Nutmeg
• 600g Flour
• 100g Semolina (fine)
• 1 TL Baking powder
• Für die Siruplösung: For the syrup solution:
• 200g Honey
• 100g Sugar
• 100ml Water
• 1 Scheibe Orange slice
• Zum Bestreuen: For sprinkling:
• 100g Walnuts, chopped

Instructions

1. For the dough: Mix olive oil, orange juice, brandy, orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a bowl.
2. Combine flour, semolina, and baking powder, then gradually add to the liquid mixture until a soft dough forms. Do not overwork.
3. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
4. Shape the dough into small oval cookies.
5. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
6. For the syrup: Boil honey, sugar, water, and orange slice, then simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool.
7. Dip the warm cookies into the cold syrup for about 30 seconds.
8. Drain on a wire rack and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
9. Let cool completely before serving.

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