A classic Turkish syrup dessert: round dough pieces with a dimpled center, fried until puffed and soaked in cold syrup. Served with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
For the syrup, boil 200 g water with the sugar and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the lemon juice, boil 1 more minute and cool completely.
- 2
Bring the remaining 250 g water and the butter to a boil. Lower the heat, add the flour and semolina all at once and stir vigorously for 3-4 minutes, until the dough gathers into a ball and leaves the sides.
- 3
Transfer the dough to a bowl, cool for 10 minutes, then knead in the eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.
- 4
With oiled hands, pinch off walnut-sized pieces, roll them into balls, flatten slightly and press a dimple into the center with your finger.
- 5
Warm the sunflower oil in a wide pot and add the dough pieces. Turn the heat to medium and fry for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until puffed and golden.
- 6
Drop the hot pastries into the cold syrup for 3 minutes, then lift them out onto a serving plate.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 303 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
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