Palestinian/Middle Eastern•indulgent
Zalabia
Zalabia recipe, also known as awameh, is a popular sweet treat, similar to donuts. The dough is made from a few simple ingredients, fried, then dunked in sugar syrup. Crunchy from the outside and soft from the inside, delicious and addictive.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 45 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 + ¼ lukewarm water (divided)
- Oil for frying, I prefer avocado oil
Instructions
- 1
Prepare sugar syrup ahead of time so it'll be completely cooled off before dipping zalabia.
- 2
Making Dough
- 3
Frying