Second-Stage Semolina

Ingredients

• 350 g Medium semolina (Sift before use)
• 100 g Wheat flour (type 45) (Provides elasticity)
• 1 c. à soupe Granulated sugar (Approximately 12 g)
• 0.5 c. à café Salt
• 3/4 c. à soupe Instant dry yeast (Approximately 7 g)
• 220‑400 ml Warm water (Add gradually until a supple dough is obtained)
• 150 ml Sunflower oil (or other high‑temperature oil) (For frying)

Instructions

1. Prepare the dry ingredients

   Measure 350 g of medium semolina, 100 g of flour, 1 tbsp of sugar and ½ tsp of salt. Sift the semolina and flour together into the bowl.

   Time: PT5M

2. Incorporate the yeast

   Add 3/4 tbsp of instant dry yeast to the dry ingredients and mix lightly.

   Time: PT2M

3. Add water and knead

   Gradually pour warm water (starting with 220 ml) while mixing by hand. Knead 2‑3 minutes until a supple dough that does not tear is obtained.

   Time: PT5M

4. First rest

   Form a ball, place it in the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rest 15‑20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

5. Second kneading and rest

   After the rest, knead again 2‑3 minutes, reshape the ball and let rest 15‑20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

6. Third kneading and rest

   Repeat the operation: knead 2‑3 minutes then rest 15‑20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

7. Fourth rest (final rise)

   Let the dough rise for 1 h 30 in a draft‑free place, until it doubles in volume and forms bubbles on the surface.

   Time: PT1H30M

8. Shape the cakes

   Divide the dough into 8 equal balls. Lightly dampen your hands and flatten each ball into a disc about 1 cm thick, keeping the edges slightly thicker.

   Time: PT10M

9. Heat the oil

   Pour 150 ml of oil into the pan and heat over medium heat until 180 °C (when a small drop of water sizzles immediately).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

10. Fry the cakes

    Place a cake in the hot oil, cook 2‑3 minutes each side until golden and well puffed. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining cakes.

    Time: PT20M

    Temperature: 180°C

11. Serve

    Serve the cakes hot, plain or accompanied with honey, jam or fresh cheese.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

2 g