Saffron Zlabia with Rose Syrup : A crisp zlabia in a beautiful saffron yellow, dipped in a light rose water syrup. A refined version of the Middle Eastern fritter.
- 8 servings
- Preparation 15 min
- Cooking 30 min
- Total 45 min
- Level medium
- Devices TM7 · TM6 · TM5
Ingredients : saffron zlabia with rose
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 40 g cornstarch
- 1 tsp instant dry yeast
- 350 ml lukewarm water
- 1 pinch of saffron
- 1000 ml frying oil
- 250 g sugar
- 200 ml water
- 1 tbsp rose water
Preparation : saffron zlabia with rose
- Steep the saffron in the lukewarm water for 10 minutes.
- Put the flour, cornstarch, yeast and saffron water into the bowl and mix. 1 minspeed 5
- Cover and let rise for 1 hour, then pour into a piping bag.
- Fry spirals in hot oil until golden.
- Rinse the bowl, add the sugar and water, then cook the syrup. 8 min100°Cspeed 1
- Stir the rose water into the syrup, dip the zlabia in it, then drain.
Crush the saffron threads between your fingers before steeping for a more intense color.
Storage: 2 days in an uncovered container.
You can make this dish stress free with simple ingredients. Allow about 45 minutes in total. All settings (time, temperature, speed and rotation direction) work on the Thermomix TM5, TM6 and TM7. Follow the steps in order and the result will turn out well. You can also download the recipe as a PDF or copy it to Cookidoo and cook it right away.
More recipes in the category : Middle Eastern cakes
Frequently asked questions
How long does this recipe take?
Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking, which is 45 minutes in total.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 8 servings. The Thermomix bowl holds 2.2 liters at most (about 2.3 quarts): do not double the quantities without checking that limit.
How do I store this recipe?
2 days in an uncovered container.
Which Thermomix model can I use?
The settings shown (time, temperature, speed, rotation direction) work on the Thermomix TM5, TM6 and TM7. Follow the steps in order, one at a time.
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