Lokma/luqma

Ingredients

• For the dough
• 3 cups of all purpose flour
• 2 tbs of cornstarch
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups of water (start with 1 cup and add gradually as needed)
• 4 tbsp of yogurt
• 1 tsp of sugar
• 1 tsp yeast
• 2-3 cups of oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   To Prepare your syrup

3. 3

   Add sugar, water and lemon to a a sauce pan, bring them to a boil, simmer until the mixture is thickened. Add your orange blossom water and set aside.

4. 4

   To make your Awameh

5. 5

   Start by Mixing the dry ingredients. Then, add your liquids.

6. 6

   Mix them well and knead using your hands. The dough should be more on the liquid side and sticky.

7. 7

   Cover the dough and place in a warm place for an house or two depending on the weather (warmer weather needs less time)

8. 8

   Place your dough in a piping bag and let it rest for another 10 min

9. 9

   Heat your oil shape little balls using the piping bag. Dip your scissors in oil and cut the shaped balls into the oil.

10. 10

    Once the dough starts floating to the top on the oil, continue to stir until the desired golden color is achieved.

11. 11

    Remove from the heat and drop into the syrup immediately.

12. 12

    If you like crispier awameh, you can double fry them then add them into the syrup

13. 13

    Enjoy!