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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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sweet sticky doughnuts in typical Turkish fashion Ingredients:
* 100 g (3 1/2 oz.) thick yogurt |
* 2 eggs |
* 700 g (1 1/2 lb.) flour |
* a pinch of baking soda |
* olive oil for frying |
for the syrup |
* 200 g (1 cup) sugar |
* 200 ml (3/4 cup) water |
* 1 tsp. lemon juice |
Directions:
1. 1. Make the syrup by combining the sugar, water and lemon juice. Boil for 2 minutes and remove from the heat.
2. 2. Beat the eggs with the yogurt and, with a wooden spoon, mix in the baking soda and as much flour as needed to make a soft dough.
3. 3. Heat the oil, and in another container have some oil at room temperature.
4. 4. First dip a spoon into the cold oil, then take a spoonful of dough and drop it into the hot oil to cook for 2 or 3 minutes. Use your finger to push the batter off the spoon if necessary,
5. 5. Drain the doughnuts on paper towels then immerse in the syrup for 3-4 minutes.
6. 6. Place on a platter. Drizzle with the remaining syrup and serve.
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