Lokma

Name: Lokma
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 1.5 cups water; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tsp active dry yeast; 1.5 cups warm water; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 4 cups vegetable oil

Crispy on the outside and soaked in sweet lemon syrup on the inside, these golden fried dough balls are a classic treat.

45 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

TurkishDessertStovetopVegetarianVeganHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar
1.5 cups water
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp granulated sugar
2 tsp active dry yeast
1.5 cups warm water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp fine salt
4 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Combine 2 cups granulated sugar, 1.5 cups water, and 2 tsp lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
2

Bring to a boil, simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat to cool completely.
3

In a bowl, dissolve 1 tsp granulated sugar and 2 tsp active dry yeast in 1.5 cups warm water and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
4

Whisk in 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp cornstarch, and 1/2 tsp fine salt to create a smooth, sticky batter.
5

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled and bubbly.
6

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees F.
7

Drop small spoonfuls of dough into hot oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
8

Transfer the hot fried dough directly into the cooled syrup, toss for 1 minute, then serve.

Questions

Can I make Lokma gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Lokma keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Lokma?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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