Vegan Melomakarona
These traditional Greek honey cookies are made vegan with olive oil and orange juice. Spiced with cinnamon and cloves, they are soaked in a fragrant syrup for a delightful holiday treat. Perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Πρωτότυπη συνταγή από Forkin
- Συνολικός χρόνος
- 2 ώ. 50 λ.
- Μερίδες
- 12
- Δυσκολία
- Μέτρια
- Ανά μερίδα
- 434 kcal
Πληροφορίες αλλεργιογόνων: μπορεί να περιέχει γλουτένη, ξηροί καρποί και καρποί με κέλυφος. Ελέγχετε πάντα τη συσκευασία των υλικών αν έχετε αλλεργία.
Προετοιμασία
Υλικά
syrup
- 250 mlwater
- 200 gsugar
- 1 τεμ.orange peel, from 1 orange
- 1 τεμ.cinnamon stick
- 3 τεμ.clove, whole
- 120 ghoney
dough
- 200 mlolive oil
- 100 mlorange juice, freshly squeezed
- 50 gsugar
- 1 κ.γ.baking soda
- 1 κ.γ.baking powder
- 1 κ.γ.cinnamon, ground
- 0,5 κ.γ.clove, ground
- 500 gall-purpose flour
garnish
- 50 gwalnut, chopped
Εξοπλισμός
saucepan · slotted spoon · large bowl · baking sheet · parchment paper · whisk
Η μέθοδος
Βήμα προς βήμα
- 1
Prepare the syrup: Combine the water, sugar, orange peel, cinnamon stick, and whole cloves in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Περίπου 15 λ.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the honey. Let the syrup cool completely; it should be cold when the cookies are baked.
Περίπου 1 ώ. 30 λ.
Σημείωση του μάγειρα: Cooling the syrup completely prevents the cookies from getting too soggy.
- 3
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Περίπου 10 λ.
- 4
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, and dough sugar until the sugar dissolves.
Περίπου 3 λ.
- 5
In a separate bowl, combine the baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves with the all-purpose flour.
Περίπου 2 λ.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix the dough, as this can make the cookies tough.
Περίπου 5 λ.
Σημείωση του μάγειρα: Overmixing develops gluten, which is not ideal for these tender cookies.
- 7
Take small portions of the dough, about the size of a walnut, and shape them into an oval or egg shape. You can use a fork to create a pattern on top if desired.
Περίπου 10 λ.
- 8
Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
- 9
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown. They should feel firm to the touch.
Περίπου 20 λ.
- 10
Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, immerse them in the cold syrup, turning them to ensure they are fully coated. Let them soak for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Περίπου 5 λ.
Σημείωση του μάγειρα: The hot cookies absorb the cold syrup better.
- 11
Remove the soaked cookies from the syrup using a slotted spoon and arrange them on a serving platter.
Περίπου 2 λ.
- 12
Garnish with chopped walnuts before serving.
Περίπου 1 λ.
Ανά μερίδα
Διατροφικά στοιχεία
- Θερμίδες
- 433,7kcal
- Πρωτεΐνη
- 4,9g
- Υδατάνθρακες
- 62,7g
- Λιπαρά
- 18,5g
- Φυτικές ίνες
- 1,7g
- Σάκχαρα
- 30,1g
Εκτίμηση με βάση τις ποσότητες των υλικών της συνταγής. Οι τιμές μπορεί να διαφέρουν ανάλογα με τις μάρκες και τις αντικαταστάσεις.
Διατηρήστε το σωστά
Store melomakarona in an airtight container at room temperature.
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