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Zalabia (Fried Dough) Recipe

Zalabia — one of the tastiest and easiest pastries to make. Serve at breakfast with labneh or as a sweet with sugar or syrup. This version is flavored with anise.

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1 kg sifted flour (whole wheat or white)2 cups sugar (or more to taste)1 teaspoon ground anise1 teaspoon whole anise seedsA pinch of ground nutmegA pinch of ground cloves1 cup sesame seeds1 tablespoon instant yeastWarm water as needed (about 3 cups)

Step 1

Mix the dry ingredients, then gradually add water and knead.

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