LuqaimatHoney-Syrup Fritters

Name: Luqaimat (Honey-Syrup Fritters)
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Libya
Ingredients: 400 g All-Purpose Flour; 7 g Active Dry Yeast; 300 ml Water (lukewarm); 4 g Salt; 700 ml Vegetable Oil; 250 g White Sugar; 150 ml Water; 100 g Honey; 30 ml Lemon Juice; 10 ml Orange Blossom Water

These golden fritters are made from a light yeast batter, fried until crisp, then soaked in a fragrant syrup of honey and orange blossom water. They are glossy, airy, and often served for festive tables.

Prep

1h 15m

Cook

25m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

1411kcal

Calories

Protein

108g

Fat

107g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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Batter

400g
All-Purpose Flour
7g
Active Dry Yeast
300ml
Water (lukewarm)
4g
Salt

Frying

700ml
Vegetable Oil

Syrup

250g
White Sugar
150ml
Water
100g
Honey
30ml
Lemon Juice
10ml
Orange Blossom Water

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Method

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6 steps

01
Mix the all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and salt in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the lukewarm water until smooth and elastic.
02
Cover the batter and let it rest in a warm place for 45 to 60 minutes, until bubbly and expanded.
03
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C (350°F) in a deep pan. Drop in spoonfuls of batter and fry for 4 to 5 minutes, until deeply golden and crisp, then drain.
04
Combine the white sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
05
Cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly syrupy, then stir in the honey, lemon juice, and orange blossom water. Remove from the heat.
06
Dip the hot fritters into the warm syrup and serve while still glossy.

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