Tulumbe at home recipe - how to make this amazing and easy Balkan sugar syrup finger dessert

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor naturally.

syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

Combine water, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until boiling.

Add flour and baking powder, stirring until the mixture forms a ball.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth and glossy.

Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until hot.

Pipe the dough into the hot oil, cutting it into desired lengths.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Prepare syrup by boiling sugar and water until thickened.

Add lemon zest and vanilla extract to the syrup.

Soak the fried dough in the syrup for a few minutes before serving.

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