• 2 cups of coarse semolina
• 1 cup flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 225g unsalted butter
• 1 tsp powdered mahlab
• 2 tbsp powdered milk
• 2 tbsp warm water
• 1 tsp yeast
• 1 tbsp orange blossom
• 1 tbsp rose water
• Powdered sugar for garnishing
• 450g Kashta Cream
• 2-3 tbsp Vimto Cordial
• Pour the coarse semolina into a large bowl, add the flour and sugar. Mix well to combine
• Melt the butter in a small pot then pour it over the semolina mixture
• Rub the dough thoroughly until it absorbs all the melted butter and is completely combined
• Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it rest overnight.
• After the dough has rested, add the mahlab and powdered milk.
• Stir the yeast in warm water until completely dissolved
• Add it to the dough and mix the dough well
• Add rose water and orange blossom gradually, kneading the dough continuously until it’s homogeneous and non-sticky
• Mix the cream with Vimto Cordial
• To assemble the biscuit: Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each ball with your hands. Place 1 tsp of Vimto Cordial cream and fold the edges of the dough around it
• Place the ball inside the biscuit mold. Press it gently until it takes the shape of the mold
• Arrange the biscuit shape son a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15-20 minutes or until the base is golden
• Leave to cool then sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve
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