Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets
Middle Eastern Sweet Pastry (Style 28)
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup plain flour
- • 1 tbsp cornflour
- • 1/2 tsp baking powder
- • 1 cup water
- • 2 tbsp plain yogurt
- • 2 cups oil for frying
- • 1 1/2 cups sugar
- • 1/2 cup water
- • 1 tbsp rose water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the sugar with the 1/2 cup water for 10 minutes; cool and stir in the rose water.
2
Phase 2
Whisk the flour, cornflour, baking powder, cup of water, and yogurt into a thick smooth batter.
3
Phase 3
Heat the oil and drop small balls of batter in, a few at a time; fry until golden and puffed.
4
Phase 4
Lift the fritters out with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper.
5
Phase 5
Soak the hot fritters in the cold syrup for at least 10 minutes before serving.