Bia Honey Cake

Ingredients

• 200 g Extra fine semolina (Sift before use)
• 200 g All-purpose flour (Sift)
• 1 teaspoon Anise (seeds) (Lightly grind to release aromas)
• 0,5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 tablespoon Honey (Prefer a mild honey)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (For the dough, then for frying)
• 120 ml Water (Hot water, not boiling)
• 1 tablespoon Orange blossom water (Adds a floral fragrance)

Instructions

1. Prepare dry ingredients

   Sift the semolina and flour into a large bowl. Add the salt, cinnamon and ground anise. Mix evenly with a whisk.

   Time: PT5M

2. Heat water and dissolve honey

   Pour the water into a small saucepan, heat until very hot (but not boiling). Remove from heat and stir in the honey until fully dissolved.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 90°C

3. Combine liquids with dry ingredients

   Make a well in the center of the dry mixture. Pour in the oil, the hot honey water, then the orange blossom water. Gently mix, adding the remaining flour gradually until you obtain a supple but non‑sticky dough.

   Time: PT10M

4. Transfer the dough to a piping bag

   Pipe the dough into a piping bag fitted with a small tip (about 1 mm). If the dough is too thick, loosen it slightly with a little warm water.

   Time: PT5M

5. Shape the small cakes and let rest

   On a tray or clean surface, place small dough balls (about 2 cm in diameter). Let sit uncovered for 10 minutes so the surface dries slightly.

   Time: PT10M

6. Heat oil for frying

   Pour about 1 cm of vegetable oil into the pan. Heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 180°C (or when a small drop of dough sizzles immediately).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

7. Fry the cakes

   Gently place the balls into the hot oil using a fork or slotted spoon. Fry 2‑3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 180°C

8. Serve

   Arrange the cakes on a plate, let them warm slightly for a few minutes then enjoy. They keep well warm or at room temperature.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

1 g