Shekerpare
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. Put 2 cups of flour into a bowl, make a well in the center, and add an egg, powdered sugar, butter, baking powder, semolina, and vanilla into it. First, mix the ingredients in the center, then gradually incorporate the flour, adding more as needed (adjust according to the dough's consistency—it might require additional flour, which is why the recipe lists up to 3 cups). The dough should be very soft but not sticky to the hands. Take small walnut-sized pieces of dough, roll them into balls in your palms, and place them onto a baking pan greased with sunflower oil. Press a hazelnut or any other favorite nut into the center of each ball. Place the pan in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) and bake until golden brown. Meanwhile, prepare the sherbet: mix water with sugar and bring to a boil. After about 3 minutes of boiling, add lemon juice and let it boil for another minute. Remove from heat, and optionally add more vanilla if desired. As soon as the pastries come out of the oven, pour the hot sherbet over them while both are still hot. Let them steep until the sherbet is fully absorbed—approximately 15 to 20 minutes.