Introduction :

Zalabia or zlabia  is one of the most famous traditional Egyptian desserts that are really famous in Egypt.

Zalabia recipe :

Sweet Syrup Ingredients:

-          3 cups sugar

-          1 ½ cups water

-          Lemon juice

-          Vanilla

Zalabia Ingredients:

-          1 cup flour

-          3/4 cup water

-          4 cups oil

-          1/16 tsp salt

-          1 piece (or powder is better) of yeast.

Sweet Syrup Directions:

1-      Dissolve the sugar in water in a medium saucepan.

2-      Add lemon juice and vanilla then bring to boil.

3-      Reduce the heat and let it slowly boil for 8-10 minutes.

4-      Remove from heat and put it aside.

Zalabia Directions:

1-       Mix the yeast in the 2/3 cup of water.

2-      Add flour and mix until it is dough.

3-       Cover it and leave the dough in a warm area for about 2 hours.

4-       Heat the oil and with a small scoop, take from the dough and fry until it is gold.

5-       Add the hot fried Zalabia in the cold syrup.

6-      Now it is ready to be served.

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