Persian Sweet: Zoolbia Bamieh Recipe | Most popular Iranian dessert for Ramadan 🍯🌙

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess and protein.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto

Turmeric provides color with less cost.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla extract offers a sweet aroma at a lower price.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Sift the dry ingredients.

Pour water into a small pot over medium heat.

Add sugar and butter to the pot.

Once the butter melts and the mixture starts to boil, quickly add the dry ingredients.

Stir for about a minute until the dough no longer sticks to the sides.

Transfer the dough to a bowl and gently stir for about 10 minutes to let it cool down evenly.

Add eggs one by one, mixing until fully combined after each addition.

Prepare the syrup by combining all ingredients and placing over medium heat, letting it boil for 5 minutes.

Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star piping nozzle.

Pour about 2 cm of oil into a pot and heat it on low.

Cut the dough into desired sizes using oiled scissors and fry until golden.

Remove excess oil and place the Bamieh in the syrup for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Remove excess syrup from the Bamieh.

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