Description
A crisp, syrup-soaked Turkish dessert made from piped fried dough dipped in chilled lemon syrup for a golden, crunchy bite.
Ingredients
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup water
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup water
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 pinch salt
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons semolina or cornstarch
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2 large eggs
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Oil for frying
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Finely chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
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Simmer sugar and water to make the syrup, then add lemon juice and vanilla and let it cool completely.
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Bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil, then add flour and stir until a smooth dough forms.
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Allow the dough to cool slightly, then mix in eggs until glossy; add semolina or cornstarch.
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Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe short pieces into room-temperature oil.
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Fry the dough pieces until golden and crisp.
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Move the fried pieces into chilled syrup and allow them to soak briefly.
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Serve with pistachios if desired.
Notes
- Serve Tulumba warm or at room temperature.
- Store loosely covered for up to one or two days to keep the texture.
- Refresh in a warm oven to restore some crispness if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg