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Turkish Tulumba Dessert

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  • Author: Emma Delaney
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Turkish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Golden, crispy-fried ridged pastries soaked in a fragrant lemon-sugar syrup — a beloved street dessert from Turkish cuisine, crunchy on the outside, soft and tender within.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons semolina
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water (for syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon rosewater (optional)
  • Neutral oil (sunflower or canola) for frying

Instructions

  1. Start by preparing the syrup. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Add rosewater if using. Let it cool completely.
  2. In another pot, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Once the butter has melted, add flour, semolina, cornstarch, and baking powder all at once. Stir vigorously until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pot, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and allow the dough to cool for 5–10 minutes.
  5. Once cooled, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and sticky.
  6. Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  7. Heat the oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, pipe 2–3 inch pieces of dough directly into the oil, snipping with scissors. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  8. Fry until golden and crispy, turning occasionally, for about 4–5 minutes per batch.
  9. Remove the tulumba with a slotted spoon and immediately submerge them into the cooled syrup for 1–2 minutes.
  10. Transfer to a wire rack or serving plate to drain excess syrup. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Ensure the syrup is completely cooled before soaking the hot pastries for optimal texture.
  • Use a star-shaped piping tip for authentic ridged appearance.
  • Do not overmix after adding the eggs to prevent the dough from becoming too runny.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4-5 pieces
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/turkish-tulumba-dessert/