Description
Discover the delightful Tulumba Tatlısı, a traditional Turkish fried dough dessert that will transport your taste buds straight to Turkey. This crispy treat boasts a golden exterior and is generously soaked in a sweet syrup infused with a hint of lemon. Perfect for any occasion, from festive celebrations to cozy family gatherings, Tulumba Tatlısı offers an irresistible blend of textures and flavors that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to prepare, this recipe is designed for bakers of all skill levels, allowing you to enjoy a true taste of Turkish culture right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 460 ml water
- 440 g sugar
- 2–3 drops lemon juice
- 500 ml water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 390 g all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp corn or wheat starch
- 500 ml vegetable or sunflower oil
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup by heating water and sugar until dissolved; add lemon juice and simmer until thickened.
- Make the dough by boiling water with oil, sugar, and salt; mix in flour until a ball forms. Cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time and mixing well.
- Heat oil for frying; pipe dough into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
- Soak fried dough in syrup briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg