Awam (Spoon Doughnuts)

Name: Awam (Spoon Doughnuts)
Ingredients: Syrup; 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 tablespoon orange blossom water; Doughnuts; 2 medium white potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 cups flour; 1/2 tablespoon baker's yeast; lukewarm water; oil (for frying)

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

Syrup
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon orange blossom water
Doughnuts
2 medium white potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups flour
1/2 tablespoon baker's yeast
lukewarm water
oil (for frying)

Directions

1

First make the Syrup and chill.
2

Combine all ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature; chill in refrigerator.
3

Boil potatoes until tender. Drain well and mash.
4

Add the flour, yeast and enough water to make a soft dough. Knead until well combined. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow to rise in a warm area away from drafts for about an hour.
5

Using a spoon, take up a small amount of dough and drop into hot oil. Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
6

Drop into syrup. Remove and enjoy!