Melomakarona

Μελομακάρονα · Melomakarona

Ingredients13

• olive oil250 ml
• orange juice120 ml
• brandy60 ml
• sugar100 g
• all-purpose flour500 g
• fine semolina100 g
• baking soda1 tsp
• ground cinnamon1 tsp
• ground cloves1/2 tsp
• orange zest1 tbsp
• honey300 g
• water150 ml
• walnuts150 g

Method

1. Whisk the olive oil, orange juice, brandy, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest until combined.
2. Sift in the flour, semolina, and baking soda, then knead briefly into a soft, oily dough.
3. Shape into small ovals, place on a lined tray, and bake at 180°C for about 25 minutes until golden.
4. Simmer the honey with the water for 5 minutes, then dip the warm cookies in the syrup for about 15 seconds each.
5. Chop the walnuts and sprinkle them over the syrup-coated cookies while still warm.