Zlabia
Zlabia is a popular Middle Eastern and North African sweet, especially enjoyed during Ramadan. The crispy, spiral-shaped dough is dipped in honey or sugar syrup, making it both sweet and irresistibly delicious. The recipe exists in various forms in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, but the essence remains the same: a light, sweet, deep-fried pastry, perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. If you love unique oriental sweets, try this authentic recipe!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and yeast.
2
Add the yogurt, water, sugar, and orange blossom water. Mix until smooth, creating a thick but pourable batter.
3
Cover the bowl and let it rest in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until the batter has slightly risen.
4
In a deep skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
5
Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a plastic bag with a small corner snipped off.
6
Pipe the batter into the hot oil in spiral shapes or intertwined circles, and fry until golden brown for 2-3 minutes.
7
Remove the fried zlabia pieces with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
8
In another saucepan, warm the honey with a pinch of saffron. Dip the fried zlabia pieces into the honey syrup to coat them evenly.
9
Serve fresh and crispy, and enjoy the authentic taste of this Middle Eastern sweet treat!
