Lokma

Ingredients

• For the dough

  • 300 gr ap flour

  • 5 gr yeast

  • 10 gr sugar

  • 5 gr salt

  • 300 ml water

• For the syrup

  • 150 gr sugar

  • 150 ml water

  • 1/2 lemon juice

• 500 ml oil to fry, vegetable, or canola

Instructions

1. For the dough, in a large bowl, beat flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and water with a hand mixer or spatula until fully combined. Cover the bowl with cling film and proof for 1 hour.

2. In a medium-sized saucepan, bring sugar, water, and lemon juice to boil, and continue to cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

3. Pour the oil into a medium-sized pan, and bring it to 150°C/300°F. Using a 1/2 tbsp measuring spoon, scoop the dough into the oil, and fry for 45-60 seconds on each side or until it's golden brown in color. Transfer to the cooled syrup and let it sit for 60 seconds. Transfer to a wired rack. Continue with the rest of the dough. Enjoy warm!