Hurmašice Recipe - Traditional Bosnian Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup finely ground walnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• For the syrup:
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon rose water (optional, for depth)
• For garnish:
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped candied orange peel