This dessert was invented in a small town in Turkey during Ottoman Empire era. It is still only produced in that little town.
Note: You will have 30 of them with these ingredients. That could be served for 10 people.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup of semolina
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of all purpose flour
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 dessertspoon baking powder
- 4 cups of water
- 3 cups of sugar
- 1/4 lemon juice
- Coconut (optional)
Preparation
Take a large bowl mix semolina, flour,salt and baking powder in it, then add eggs and mozzarella.
Knead it until it becomes a soft dough.
Take very small pieces from the dough and make small balls. as they will rise when you cook them.
Bake them at 400 F preheated oven about 30-40 minutes, until they are roasted.
In the mean time to prepare syrup put water and sugar in a big pot and boil. When it boils add lemon juice and put cookies in it. Boil them about 5-10 minutes.
Your dessert is ready. You can serve them with coconut or whipped cream. Enjoy!
