Luqaimat Arabic Fried Dough Balls
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons starch
- 1 teaspoon rose water
For frying
- corn oil
For serving
- syrup or attar
Preparation
Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water and let it sit until frothy
Add flour, baking powder, salt, oil, starch, and rose water to the yeast mixture and mix to form a dough
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size
Heat corn oil in a deep pot or fryer
Drop small balls of dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown
Remove the fried balls and drain on paper towels
Serve warm with syrup or attar
