Luqaimat (Nut-Free)

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup Cornstarch
• 1 tsp Instant yeast
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 3/4 cup Warm water
• 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1/2 cup Date syrup

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

Instructions

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

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