Coconut and Semolina Ghriba

Coconut and Semolina Ghriba

Ingredients:

300g Desiccated Coconut

200g Semolina

200g Granulated sugar

1 tablespoon powdered sugar

22g Vanilla sugar

16g Baking powder

1 teaspoon lemon zest

3 Eggs

100ml vegetable oil

For decoration:

Powdered sugar

Instructions:

1- In a bowl mix the eggs with the sugars and lemon zest. Using an egg beater beat the ingredients all together until you get a whitish mixture.

2- Add vegetable oil and continue beating for 30 seconds.

4-Add the Desiccated coconut and stir to incorporate.

3- Add the baking powder then, little by little, add the semolina and using your hand, mix all the ingredients until well incorporated.

4-Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.

5- Preheat your oven to 180C.

6-Line a baking tray with the baking paper.

7- Wet your hands with a little bit of water ( or orange-blossom water) and start shaping the mixture into a walnut-sized balls.

8- Roll the dough ball in a powdered sugar, flatten slightly, then place it on the baking tray.

9- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and firm.

10- Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool down for while before serving .

Bon appétit!