Semolina is a versatile flour that makes for hearty, creamy recipes. In comparison to plain, all-purpose, flour, semolina flour recipes lend a nuttier, sweeter taste.
Semolina flour is a great substitute for plain flour, but, keep in mind it has a texture similar to cornmeal. Use semolina the next time youโre baking cookies or biscuits โ the coarse flour produces crispy, crumbly baked goods. Unlike polenta, semolina is made from high-gluten durum wheat, ideal for cakes, breads and pastas.
These semolina recipes are a must for the winter season. From creamy semolina puddings served with caramel pears to homemade semolina pasta dough, semolina gnocchi served with slow-cooked lamb to Phil Woodโs semolina cake recipe โ weโre positive that youโll find a semolina recipe thatโs right for you.
Hereโs a list of some of our favourite recipes with semolina flour.

Fennel-spiced semolina cake with yoghurt

Paul Faragโs coconut basbousa and fenugreek custard

Emblaโs cheddar gnocchi, crushed tomato and olive oil

Paul Faragโs halawet el jibn and candied pine nuts

Phil Woodโs semolina cake with orange ice-cream and eggnog custard

Shane Deliaโs semolina crumpets with caviar and saffron egg mayonnaise

Al Denteโs egg yolk and semolina pasta dough

Ricotta and semolina budino with candied cumquats

Slow-cooked lamb in Soave with roast cherry tomatoes and semolina gnocchi
