Melomakarona (Greek Christmas biscuits)

Melomakarona (Greek Christmas biscuits)

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Irini Tzortzoglou shares her recipe for melomakarona, traditional Greek honey and olive oil biscuits usually made at Christmastime.

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Ingredients

  • 475g plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 175ml extra-virgin olive oil (see tip)
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 25ml brandy
  • Finely grated zest 2 oranges, plus 75ml juice
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 3 pieces stem ginger, finely chopped
  • 10g sesame seeds, toasted
  • 20g walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
  • 50g caster sugar
  • 100g good-quality honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

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