How to Make Tulumba (Deep-Fried Pastry with Syrup) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of sweet and indulgent desserts, then you're in for a treat with this classic Turkish delicacy - Tulumba. This deep-fried pastry is soaked in a delicious sugar syrup, making it the perfect guilty pleasure after a meal or as a decadent snack. Tulumba is a popular dessert in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries, known for its crispy exterior and soft, syrupy interior. Whether you've had it before or not, this recipe will guide you through the process of making your ow...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 5 cups white sugar
  • 2 ½ cups water

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 25
  • Yield: 25 servings

  • Bring 2 cups of water and 6 tablespoons oil to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Remove from heat and stir in flour and baking powder until well combined. Allow to cool, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one by one, and then beat with an electric mixer until mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the syrup. Combine sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool, at least 20 to 30 minutes.
  • While syrup cools, heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spoon dough into a tulumba syringe or an icing bag with a special nozzle and pipe small portions of dough into the hot oil. You can also drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil, but then the tulumbas won't have the traditional shape. Work in batches and fry tulumbas until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Transfer tulumbas to a bowl and pour cooled syrup on top. Allow to soak for at least 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    242 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 74mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 32mg