Unique in the world! 1000 years old Turkish street food!

halva

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Almond butter offers a similar nutty flavor with less sugar.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative with a unique flavor.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a distinct flavor, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Mix warm water with yeast and sugar in a bowl and let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine flour, salt, and melted butter in a large mixing bowl.

Add the yeast mixture and eggs to the flour mixture and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Roll the dough into small balls and let them rest for another 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the dough balls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each.

Remove the donuts and drain on paper towels.

Prepare a syrup by boiling sugar, water, and lemon juice for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Dip the warm donuts in the syrup, then roll them in crushed walnuts and cinnamon.

Serve warm, topped with pieces of halva and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Cooking Techniques

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