Albanian Desserts You Need To Try: 15 Delicious Options!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while adding sweetness.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

Pour water, salt, sugar, and cubed butter into a pot.

Heat the mixture until it boils, stirring well.

Remove from heat and add sifted flour, mixing quickly with a wooden spoon.

Return to low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture forms a ball and comes away from the sides of the pot.

Pour the mixture into a glass container and let it cool.

Once cooled, add eggs one by one, mixing vigorously until fully incorporated.

Continue mixing until you achieve a thick, creamy, and slightly elastic mass.

Pour the prepared mixture into a pastry bag with a toothed tip, or grease two spoons with oil to form small balls.

Heat plenty of oil in a pan on low heat.

Pipe the mixture directly into the hot oil, frying until beautifully rich brown.

Carefully remove from oil and place in cold syrup for 3-5 minutes.

To make the syrup, bring sugar and water to a boil for about 5-10 minutes, then add lemon juice and let it cool.

Arrange the tulumba on a plate and serve.

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