Stand MixerFood Processor Attachment KAH647PL
For the cookies:220g unsalted butter, cubed 100ml milk 135g plain flour 360g fine semolina flour 40g caster sugar For the filling:390g dates, drained and pitted, soaked in hot water for 5 minutes, 3 Tbsp vegetable oil ½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 - Add the butter and milk into a small saucepan. Place over a medium-high heat until simmering. Remove from the heat and set aside.2 - Fit the K-beater to the mixer.3 - Add the plain flour, semolina flour, and sugar into the Mixer bowl. Attach the Mixer bowl to the machine and fit the splash guard.4 - Mix on speed 1 for 10 seconds until combined.5 - While the machine is running, gradually add the warm milk mixture into the Mixer bowl. Mix on speed 1 for 2 minutes until combined.6 - Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula and then mix on speed 1 for 1 minute until combined.7 - Transfer the dough to a work surface and knead until the dough comes together.8 - Place the dough back into the Mixer bowl and cover with a tea towel. Leave to rest the dough for at least 3 hours, this allows the semolina to absorb the moisture and soften.9 - Make the date filling. 10 - Assemble the Food Processor attachment to the machine and fit the knife blade.11 - Add the dates, oil, and cinnamon into the Food Processor bowl. Attach the lid and ensure it is locked into place.12 - Mix until a paste has formed and empty to small bowl.13 - Using wet hands, shape the mixture into hazelnut-sized balls. Place the shaped dough onto two large, prepared baking trays.14 - Preheat the oven to 180ºC and lightly flour the decorative moulds.15 - Place the dough from the Mixer bowl onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead for 5 minutes until soft and pliable.16 - Shape the dough into walnut-size balls and flatten each ball into a disc.17 - Hold it in the centre of your palm and press down to form a cup shape. Place a ball of the date mixture inside and bring the edges of the dough over the filling. Press the seams to seal and roll into a ball. Repeat for the remaining mixtures. 18 - Place the cookie balls into the decorative mould to shape. Once shaped, tap the cookie out onto the work surface.19 - Place the cookies onto the baking trays and space them apart evenly.20 - Bake at 180ºC for 20 minutes or until golden.21 - Remove from the oven and turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.22 - Serve.