Sfouf, Lebanese Turmeric Cake
Description
Sfouf has tons of fans thanks to its cakey texture, nutty taste and turmeric flavor. It’s also globaly loved because it's just such an easy thing to make, yes, a huge payoff for very little effort. It is great for impromptu gatherings, afternoon tea, morning accompaniment to coffee and last, but not least, enjoyed by your family throughout the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup farina or fine semolina
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup oil
- 1 tablespoon butter (eliminate for a vegan option, add more oil)
- 1 leveled tablespoon turmeric powder
- 1 ¼ cups milk or (almond milk for a vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons full cream powdered milk optional but highly recommended, (eliminate for vegans)
- 4 tablespoons tahini to grease the baking sheet
- 1/3 cup pine nuts or your favorite nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C. Place a rack in the center.
- In a large bowl mix together the flour, farina, turmeric powder, milk powder (if used) and baking powder.
- In another bowl dissolve the sugar in milk, add the oil and melted butter.
- Add the dry ingredients (flour semolina mixture) to the wet ones. Stir well to obtain a yellow batter.
- Grease a round 12 inches/ 30 cm baking pan with tahini.
- Pour the sfouf batter to the baking sheet and use an offset spatula to make sure your sfouf batter is spread in an even layer.
- Scatter the pine nuts randomly over the sfouf batter.
- Bake to a golden color about 20 to 25minutes. Keep an eye on your oven.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool down completely, divide into medium squares or diamond shapes.
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Notes
Storage: Store, covered with cling film, at room temperature for up to 4 days.
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