Sfouf (Semolina Turmeric Cake)

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups fine semolina
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 cups liquid milk
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 small pinches turmeric
• 3 tablespoons yogurt (to give Sfouf the tenderness you want)
• A pinch of salt

Method

1. Mix the semolina, flour, turmeric and baking powder well, then add the oil and mix the batter well with a wooden spoon...
2. Dissolve the sugar in the milk and add it to the mixture, continuing to stir until a cohesive batter forms...
3. Grease a baking tray with tahini and pour the batter in, then decorate as desired...
4. Place the tray in a preheated oven at about 180°C for approximately 45 minutes...
   Timers: 45 min
5. Let the tray cool before cutting; brush the surface with syrup and sprinkle sesame seeds and anise to taste