Ladopita (Semolina Pie)

1. 1

   Boil the water with the sugar for 10 minutes and keep it warm.

2. 2

   Place the oil (but first save approximately 2 fingers from the third glass) in a pot and heat it.

3. 3

   Slowly put the flour in the oil and constantly stir with a wooden scoop on a medium temperature until it becomes thick, creamy and gets a golden brown colour.

4. 4

   We then slowly add the warm syrup we saved and continue to stir until all the liquids have evaporated.

5. 5

   It then becomes a tender halva.

6. 6

   Place it in a baking pan and sprinkle on top the sesame, then carve the pie in rhombus shapes and put an almond in each rhomb.

7. 7

   Bake in a medium temperature in the oven for approximately an hour.

8. 8

   Test with a knife to see if the pie is ready when the dough comes off the sides easily.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with cinnamon and some sugar, and serve when it has cooled.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.