Golden cake with jam

Directions

1. First, prepare the jam separately, as it needs to be made on its own. ≈ 3 min
2. Mix the sugar and water together, then place the mixture over heat until the ingredients dissolve and the mixture begins to simmer. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
3. Also, add the saffron to the mixture. ≈ 3 min
4. Keep a close eye on it to prevent the water from boiling over. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
5. When you think the jam has thickened, turn off the heat. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
6. Allow the jam to cool to room temperature. ⏱ ≈ 20 min
7. In a deep pot, I add the flour and turn on the heat. ≈ 3 min
8. We keep mixing until the flour changes color. ≈ 3 min
9. It is important to ensure that the flour does not burn, as this can happen quickly. ≈ 3 min
10. The fire should be as gentle as possible. ≈ 3 min
11. To achieve a golden-brown cake, you need to be patient and dedicate many minutes to gently cooking the flour. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
12. The color of the cake is a matter of personal preference, but it is generally better if it leans towards a darker shade, perhaps even a brown. ≈ 3 min
13. When flour changes color due to heat, it is removed from the flame and passed through a sieve to prevent clumping and to ensure it is perfectly smooth. ≈ 3 min
14. Put the flour back on the stove. ≈ 3 min
15. Add the butter to the flour. ≈ 3 min
16. Mix thoroughly until the butter melts and combines with the flour. ≈ 3 min
17. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently. ⏱ 15 min
18. Finally, we add the syrup to the dough. ≈ 3 min
19. You may find that the dough still feels grainy when you add the syrup. ≈ 3 min
20. Don’t worry, simply mixing the dough or stirring the mixture in the pot will quickly bring it to the desired consistency. ≈ 3 min
21. Add pink food coloring and lemon juice to the candy, and once we are sure that the pink and lemon juice have fully permeated the candy, we turn off the heat. ≈ 3 min