Crinkle Cake 

Crinkle Cake

Ingredients:

• For the Dough:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup lukewarm water (more as needed)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• For the Butter Mixture:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• For the Sugar Syrup:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon orange blossom water (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
   • Gradually add the lukewarm water while mixing, until a soft and slightly sticky dough forms.
   • Add the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
   • Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
2. Make the Butter Mixture:
   • In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the vegetable oil. Set aside.
3. Shape and Crinkle the Dough:
   • Divide the dough into small balls (about the size of a golf ball).
   • Roll each dough ball out as thinly as possible on a lightly oiled surface, forming a large, almost translucent circle.
   • Brush the entire surface of the rolled-out dough with the butter mixture.
   • Using your fingers, gather the dough from opposite sides, crinkling it towards the center to form a long, pleated strip.
   • Coil the pleated dough strip into a spiral or snail shape, tucking the end underneath.
   • Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
4. Bake the Crinkle Cakes:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
   • Place the crinkle cakes on the prepared baking sheet and brush them generously with the butter mixture.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cakes are golden brown and crispy.
5. Prepare the Sugar Syrup:
   • While the cakes are baking, prepare the sugar syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water.
   • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
   • Add the orange blossom water and lemon juice, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
6. Finish the Crinkle Cakes:
   • Once the crinkle cakes are done baking, remove them from the oven and immediately drizzle the warm sugar syrup over them.
   • Let the cakes cool slightly before serving.

Crinkle Cake is crispy on the outside with a soft, flaky interior, and the sweet syrup adds a delightful flavor. Enjoy this treat with a cup of tea or coffee!