Dessert
Balah el-Sham (Egyptian Fried Dough in Syrup)

Balah el-Sham (Egyptian Fried Dough in Syrup)

Egypt

45Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
8Steps
About

Crisp ridged fingers of choux-style dough deep-fried until golden and soaked in fragrant syrup, a popular Egyptian sweet often eaten during Ramadan.

Equipment
  • Saucepan
  • Piping bag with star nozzle
  • Deep pan for frying
  • Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Water1 cup
Butter3 tbsp
Plain flour1 cup
Eggs3
Sugar (for syrup)2 cups
Water (for syrup)1½ cups
Lemon juice1 tbsp
Oil (for frying)for frying

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