Melomakarona by Vefa

Beat the oil with the vegetable oil shortening, the sugar, orange juice, zest and brandy.

Mix the baking soda, flour (sifted) and make a well where you add the liquid ingredients and knead lightly.

Form into the desired shape and bake at 175°C for about 30 minutes until they are golden brown. 

Boil the syrup for 5 minutes, skim off the foam and pour the syrup over the melomakarona as soon as you take them out of the oven.

When they have absorbed the syrup, turn them over to allow it to be absorbed on both sides.

Set them aside to cool thoroughly.

Mix the walnuts, cinnamon and clove and sprinkle the melomakarona.