Luqaimaat , Arab Donuts

Ingredients

for batter

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon yeast
• 2-2 1/4 cups warm milk
• 3 tablespoons yogurt
• 3 tablespoons cornflour
• 1 teaspoon salt

for syrup

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. 1

   For batter :.

2. 2

   Sift dry ingredients into bowl.

3. 3

   Add in yoghurt and milk and mix until combined.

4. 4

   Mixture should be of middling texture, not watery and not too thick. Just somewhat thicker than a pancake batter consistency.

5. 5

   Leave to rise in a warm place for 1/2 an hour.

6. 6

   Heat oil, when hot drop batter in by teaspoonfuls and cook until just golden brown.

7. 7

   Drain and then place immediately into syrup and toss to coat.

8. 8

   When coated completely remove and place on serving dish. Serve warm.

9. 9

   For Syrup :.

10. 10

    Boil water and sugar together on low heat without stirring (so that it'll stay clear) until it reaches the point that when it cools on the spoon, it is of a thick sticky consistency.