Desserts
ChefZeina Al-Zein
Awamat (Arab Donuts)
Awamat are delicious fried dough pastries suitable for any time, but if you are on a strict diet, steer clear—they are typically fried in hot oil or served with syrup.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons powdered milk
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/4 cups water
- Zeina El Zein
Method
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- Knead all ingredients together and let the dough rest for about two hours.
- When ready, scoop small amounts of dough with a spoon and drop into hot, deep oil carefully.
- Fry the doughnuts until they are browned and cooked through, repeating with the remaining dough.
- Dip the hot doughnuts immediately into a cold syrup prepared in advance, then place them on a serving dish.
Recipe tags
DessertsInternationalVegetarianNut freeEgg free
