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semolina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries offer a similar sweetness with a different flavor.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

orange blossom water

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Vanilla extract gives a sweet aroma, while lemon juice adds acidity.

Mix semolina, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Combine yeast mixture with the dry ingredients, adding olive oil gradually.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Shape the dough into a round loaf and place on a baking sheet.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and press lightly into the surface.

Bake until golden brown, about 30-35 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

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