Mannik with oranges
4 servings
90 minutes
Semolina cake with oranges is a delicate and fragrant pie inspired by Italian culinary traditions. Semolina gives the pastry lightness, while kefir makes it especially soft. Oranges, with their juiciness and freshness, fill the dessert with bright citrus notes, creating a harmony of flavors. This pie is suitable for a cozy family tea time as well as for entertaining guests. In Italy, semolina cakes are often served with morning coffee, enjoying their lightness and pleasant texture. Light caramelization of the fruits during baking enriches the flavor even more, while the subtle acidity of the oranges perfectly complements the sweetness of the dough. Making semolina cake is not difficult, and its aroma filling the home creates an atmosphere of comfort and warmth.
1
Pour semolina with kefir and let it sit until it swells (the time depends on the grain, from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours).
- Semolina: 1 glass
- Kefir: 1 glass
2
Grate the orange zest, peel the oranges, and separate them into segments. I prefer to remove the membrane from each segment and then cut each segment into pieces, but you can leave them whole.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
3
Mix the eggs with sugar in a bowl over a water bath. Add the swollen semolina with kefir to the eggs and mix. Add the zest.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 1 glass
- Semolina: 1 glass
- Kefir: 1 glass
- Oranges: 2 pieces
4
Add sifted flour with baking powder to the dough; it should have the consistency of thick sour cream.
- Wheat flour: 1.5 glass
- Baking powder (raising agent): 0.5 teaspoon
5
Line the mold with baking paper, pour 1/3 of the batter, spread it on the bottom, place the oranges, and pour the remaining batter. Bake for 30-40 minutes, checking for doneness.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
