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Balah al-Sham (Deep-Fried Syrup Pastries)

Balah al-Sham — a classic Levantine sweet. Very tasty and easy to make. The dough is fried in cold oil (a key tip for success). Read the steps carefully and prepare delicious balah al-sham.

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300 g flour100 g powdered milk100 g starch (cornstarch)100 g butter5 eggs400 g waterOil for fryingThick syrup (shira/qatir)For more of Um Taha’s sweets, see: Walnut Maamoul

Step 1

Sift the flour, starch, and milk powder and set them aside.

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Walnut Maamoul