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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
500 grams flour
2 tablespoons yeast
1.5 tablespoons sugar
4 cups water
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 cups sugar for syrup
1.5 cups water for syrup
lemon juice or lemon slice for syrup
oil for frying

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

Start by measuring 500 grams of flour.

2

In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of yeast and 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, then set aside for 5 to 10 minutes.

3

In another bowl, mix 4 cups of flour with a pinch of salt.

4

Add 4 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of baking powder to the dry ingredients and mix well.

5

Gradually add 4 cups of water to the dry mixture, adjusting as needed to achieve a medium consistency.

6

Knead the mixture until smooth and silky, then let it rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

7

Prepare the syrup by boiling 2 cups of sugar with 1.5 cups of water until it reaches a medium consistency, adding a pinch of lemon juice or a lemon slice to prevent it from becoming too sweet.

8

Heat oil in a deep skillet until hot enough for frying.

9

Shape the dough using a spoon or a device, ensuring the oil is deep enough for proper frying.

10

Fry the shaped dough until golden brown, then remove and let drain on a plate.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingrising

Equipment Needed

bowldeep skilletspoonmeasuring cups

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

ZalabiaZalabia SweetsZalabia Doughnuts

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