Top 3 Arab Desserts

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is healthier with a similar flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is a lower-glycemic sweetener.

Mix yeast and warm water in a bowl until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Combine flour, sugar, salt, cardamom, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.

Add the yeast mixture and milk to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.

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

Heat ghee in a deep pot over medium heat until hot.

Scoop small portions of dough and gently drop them into the hot ghee.

Fry the dough until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove the fried doughnuts and drain on paper towels.

Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and crushed pistachios before serving.

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