Description
A classic Turkish pastry delight with a crispy exterior and syrupy sweetness that evokes nostalgia and tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat and gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in salt and baking powder until evenly distributed.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 180°C (356°F).
- Using a piping bag, pipe the dough into long ribbons into the hot oil, cutting each piece to about 5cm (2 inches) long.
- Fry until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
- In a separate saucepan, mix sugar, water, and lemon juice, boil, and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Dip each tulumba into the syrup for a few seconds to soak up the sweetness.
Notes
Serve alongside ice cream or drizzled with chocolate for added flavor. Garnish with crushed pistachios for presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Turkish dessert, tulumba, pastry, fried pastry, sweet treats