Şekerpare (Turkish Cookies)
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4.9
Şekerpare (Turkish Cookies)
Description
The syrup is prepared first by boiling sugar and water, then simmering with lemon juice to balance sweetness. The dough combines melted butter, semolina, powdered sugar, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla, and flour to reach a non-sticky consistency. After resting chilled, the dough is portioned into small balls, shaped into ovals, brushed with egg yolk, and decorated with fork patterns before baking.
Once baked until lightly golden, the hot cookies are soaked carefully with the syrup, allowing them to absorb the syrup gradually. This soaking results in cookies that are both tender and moist, offering a pleasant balance of buttery richness and syrupy sweetness. Şekerpare are often enjoyed as a dessert or with tea.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 4 ½ oz butter melted
- 1/2 cup semolina
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 vanilla packet
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg to brush, yolk
For the Syrup:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- lemon juice a few drops
Instructions
Prepare the Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Stir and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 6-7 minutes.
- Add a few drops of lemon juice and simmer for a few more minutes. Then, remove the syrup from the heat.
Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, egg, semolina, powdered sugar, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla, and flour. Knead until the dough obtains a non-sticky consistency.
- Rest the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Shape the Şekerpare:
- Take approximately 30 grams of dough and roll it into a ball between your palms.
- Press down gently to flatten the ball slightly and taper the ends to form an oval shape.
- Place the shaped şekerpare on a baking tray leaving space between them.
- Use a pastry brush to brush the tops of the şekerpare with egg yolk. With the back of a fork, make line patterns on the top of each şekerpare.
Bake the Şekerpare:
- Bake the şekerpare in a preheated oven at 180°C (355°F) for approximately 30 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top.
Soak in Syrup:
- Once cooked, remove from the oven, and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Pour the room temperature syrup over the warm şekerpare and leave to soak for a few hours until the syrup is absorbed.
Serve:
- Once the şekerpare has absorbed the syrup, you can optionally sprinkle them with coconut powder or ground pistachios before serving.
Notes
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