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Zalabia

Cultural Context

Zalabia, a beloved Middle Eastern treat, is often enjoyed during festive occasions and celebrations. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, these sweet doughnuts are deep-fried to a golden crisp and often drizzled with honey or dusted with powdered sugar. Their cultural significance is rooted in communal gatherings, where families and friends come together to share food and joy. Today, variations exist across different regions, with each adding its unique twist, making Zalabia a cherished dessert worldwide.

Middle EasternILdessert
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2.5 cups water
1 tablespoon yeast
0.5 tablespoon sugar
0.5 tablespoon baking powder
4 cups flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
oil for frying
2 cups sugar
1.25 cups water
1-2 tablespoons glucose syrup or honey
lemon juice or citric acid
vanilla extract

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough starter adds flavor, while baking powder simplifies the process.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water is cost-effective.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water provides a similar floral note.

1

Combine 2.5 cups of water in a measuring cup, not filled to the top.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of yeast and 0.5 tablespoon of sugar to the water.

3

Add 0.5 tablespoon of baking powder to the mixture.

4

In a separate bowl, measure 4 cups of flour, but remove 3 tablespoons and replace with 3 tablespoons of cornstarch.

5

Mix the flour and cornstarch together briefly.

6

Use a whisk to combine the wet and dry ingredients until smooth.

7

Whip the batter with your hands to incorporate air, ensuring it is smooth and not sticky.

8

Cover the bowl and let the batter rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the temperature.

9

After rising, deflate the batter to remove air bubbles to prevent uneven frying.

10

Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a sturdy plastic bag with a small hole cut in the corner for shaping.

11

Heat oil in a deep skillet to medium heat, ensuring there is enough oil for frying.

12

Cut the batter into desired sizes using scissors, letting them drop into the hot oil.

13

Fry the pieces until they form a golden crust, about 2-3 minutes, but do not fully cook them yet.

14

Remove the partially fried pieces and let them cool on a rack.

15

For the second fry, heat the oil again and fry the cooled pieces until golden brown and crispy, turning them frequently.

16

Prepare a syrup by boiling 2 cups of sugar with 1.25 cups of water, adding 1-2 tablespoons of glucose syrup or honey, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a packet of vanilla extract.

17

Once the syrup is ready, dip the fried pieces into the cold syrup to coat them.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingrising

Equipment Needed

measuring cupmixing bowlwhiskpiping bagdeep skilletscissorsrackpot for syrup

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

ZalabiaZalabia SweetsZalabia Doughnuts

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