Lokum Donut (turkish Delight Donuts)
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Turkish cuisine with these Lokum Donuts, a unique twist on the classic Turkish delight. These donuts are a perfect combination of chewy lokum and fluffy donut, creating a sweet treat that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup chopped lokum (Turkish delight)
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and vegetable oil. Add the yeast mixture and knead until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles. Place a piece of chopped lokum in the center of each circle, then fold the dough over to encase the lokum.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the donuts until golden brown.
- Remove the donuts from the oil and drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 11g
Supplies
Bowl Frying pan Rolling pin Pastry cutter
Tools
Mixing spoon Knife Tongs Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Lokum Donuts with a hot cup of Turkish coffee for an authentic experience.
Tips & tricks
Be careful when frying the donuts to ensure they are cooked evenly and not burnt.
Cost
$10