How to Make Yemeni Zalabia | Recipe | זלביה |

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water provides a floral note.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric offers color with less cost.

Put 6 and 3/4 cups of flour in a mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of dry yeast, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 cup of warm water. Mix and let it sit for a few minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the flour.

Add 1 egg and 1 cup of warm water to the flour and mix to form a dough.

If the dough is dry, add another cup of warm water until it becomes sticky and well mixed.

Let the dough rise for about 30 minutes to an hour until it doubles in size.

After rising, wet your hands and mix the dough again to incorporate any remaining flour.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Take small pieces of dough and fry them in the hot oil for about 2 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the fried Zalabia and place them on a plate to drain excess oil.

Slice the Zalabia and serve with sour cream and sliced tomatoes.

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