Yemen- Lemon Syrup Zalabia Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while self-rising flour simplifies the recipe.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic alternative, while corn syrup is often less expensive.

Combine water and yeast, adding a little flour to feed the yeast.

Let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes until foamy.

Add a third of the flour to the yeast mixture and mix until a loose batter forms.

Let the batter rise for about 2 hours until doubled in size.

Knock out the air from the batter after it has risen.

Prepare the syrup by combining water, sugar, and lemon juice in a pot.

Heat the syrup mixture over medium heat until it coats the back of a spatula.

Heat oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Spoon the batter into the hot oil, using about a tablespoon for each piece.

Fry until golden brown, then remove from oil.

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