Balah El Sham
Balah El Sham
Ingredients
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Sugar Syrup
Balah El Sham
Instructions
Sugar Syrup
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In a pan, off heat, mix sugar and water well.
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Turn on heat and bring to a boil.
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Add lemon juice and glucose honey or regular honey (optional).
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Leave on low heat for 10 minutes then transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Balah El Sham
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In a pan, add butter, water, sugar & salt.
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Bring to a boil then add flour and lower the heat. Keep mixing until dough is formed.
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Spread the dough on a plate and let it cool completely.
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Transfer dough to electric mixer. Add cornstarch & semolina. A
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Add the eggs one by one and mix in between. (Add vanilla but that's optional). You can do this step manually with hands but will take some time.
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Use cone and plastic bag to shape the balah el sham.
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In a pan, off heat, in cold oil (at room temperature), start shaping the balah el sham. (Watch video for technique).
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Put the pan on medium heat and fry until golden.
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Drain the balah el sham from the oil then transfer to the syrup bowl. Drain again and enjoy.