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Zalabya Egyptian honey doughnuts served

Zalabya

Zalabya is a famous Egyptian and Middle Eastern dessert often prepared for festive occasions. The golden-brown, crispy dough balls dipped in honey or sugar syrup become a sweet and irresistible treat. This traditional sweet is a staple of Arabic cuisine and is similar to Greek loukoumades or Turkish lokma doughnuts. By making it at home, you are guaranteed to enjoy the authentic flavors of the Middle East!

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 15 min
Total 35 min
420 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 6
⭕ 250 g All-purpose flour
⭕ 5 g Yeast
⭕ 10 g Sugar
⭕ 1 pinch Salt
⭕ 200 ml Water
⭕ 20 g Cornstarch
⭕ 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
⭕ 100 ml Honey or sugar syrup (for serving)
⭕ 2 g Ground cinnamon (optional)
⭕ 20 g Chopped pistachios (for garnish, optional)

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and cornstarch.

    2

    Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water, then add it to the dry ingredients.

    3

    Mix until you have a smooth batter. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

    4

    Heat the oil in a deep skillet or fryer over medium-high heat.

    5

    Using a spoon or piping bag, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil to form small balls.

    6

    Fry the batter balls until golden brown, stirring constantly to ensure even cooking.

    7

    Remove the fried dough balls and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

    8

    While still warm, toss the zalabya in honey or sugar syrup, then sprinkle with ground cinnamon and chopped pistachios.

    9

    Serve fresh for the best taste, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.