Luqaimat (Middle Eastern Doughnut Balls)

 

Preparation Time:
35 min.

Difficulty:
Expert

Total Calories:
520 kcal

Cuisine:
Middle Eastern

Category:

Dessert

Snack

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110°F)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Oil for frying
• 1/4 cup date syrup (for drizzling)

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Mixing bowl
• Deep frying pan
• Spoon
• Paper towels

Instructions:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
• Add warm water gradually while mixing until a smooth batter forms.
• Stir in ground cardamom and vanilla extract.
• Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes to rise.
• Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
• Using a spoon, drop small balls of the batter into the hot oil.
• Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
• Drizzle with date syrup before serving.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 520kcal
• Carbs: 60g
• Proteins: 10g
• Fats: 30g