Fried Maakoron Sweets

Maakoron are traditional Arab fried sweets with a crisp texture. Simple ingredients and easy to make—deep-fried, then dipped in cold sugar syrup (qatar/shira) and served.

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3 cups cake flour3 cups all-purpose flourWater as needed15 g instant yeast200 g softened ghee or butter at room temperature1 tablespoon orange blossom (or floral) water1 tablespoon crushed anise (lightly crushed)1 teaspoon mahlab1 tablespoon cornstarchCold sugar syrup (qatar or shira) for dipping the fried maakoronFor more Arab desserts see: How to make Ottoman/Basma dessert

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Mix all ingredients, add water gradually and knead until you get a dough.

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