Easy Turkish Loukoumades Recipe | Arabic Sweet Fried Donuts

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

Mix instant yeast and warm water in a bowl; let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine flour, sugar, and cornflour in a large mixing bowl.

Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients; mix until a smooth dough forms.

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

Heat oil in a deep pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.

Using a spoon or your hands, drop small balls of dough into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.

Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

In a separate pot, combine water, sugar, lemon juice, and rose water; heat until warm.

Dip the fried dough balls in the sugar syrup, ensuring they are well coated.

Cooking Techniques

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