Authentic Melomakarona Recipe Greece, Europe

Name: Melomakarona
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 20 servings
Cuisine: Southeastern European
Ingredients: 2 2/3 cups (320 g) all-purpose flour; 1 cup + 1 tbsp (255 ml) olive oil; 1 cup (125 g) semolina; 1 cup (130 g) coarsely chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup (105 g) sugar; 1/2 cup (125 ml) orange juice; 1/4 cup (50 ml) cognac, traditionally metaxa; 1 tbsp orange zest; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp cloves; 1 tsp baking soda; SYRUP; 3 cups + 3 tbsp (750 ml) water; 2 cups + 4 tsp (420 g) sugar; 1 cup (360 g) honey; GARNISH; finely chopped walnuts, to taste