Luqaimat (Fried Dough Balls)

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Instant yeast
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 cup Applesauce (unsweetened)
• 1 cup Warm water
• 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1/2 cup Date syrup (dibs)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. 2Add applesauce and warm water. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
3. 3Cover the batter and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. 4Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 175°C.
5. 5Using a spoon or piping bag, drop small balls of batter into the hot oil.
6. 6Fry for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally.
7. 7Remove the luqaimat with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
8. 8Drizzle with date syrup and serve immediately.

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