Semolina Fingers / Maakroun

Semolina Fingers / Maakroun

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 1 cup course semolina
  • 1 cup fine semolina
  • 1/2 cup vegie oil
  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • 1 tablespoon caster sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground aniseed
  • Enough water to make a dough start with 1/2 cup & add more if necessary.

Syrup

  • Make in advance
  • 2 cups caster sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • Squeeze of lemon
  • 2 capsule rosewater

Instructions

  1. First make the syrup, bring all ingredients except rosewater to a simmer & cook for 10min. Remove from heat and stir through rosewater. Cool completely before using.
  2. Combine dough ingredients. Rest for 30min. Portion into little balls (approx 2-3cm). Use a colander to make your dumplings by rolling/pressing the dough into the colander. Deep fry until golden & dip straight into sugar syrup. Garnish with crushed pistachios.

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