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zoolbia recipe is a crispy and juicy sweet

Zoolbia Recipe: Persian Crispy Sweet with Saffron

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Persian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For Syrup:
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons rose water
  • 1 tablespoon brewed saffron
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • For Dough:
  • 2 tablespoons white flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1 tablespoon rose water
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt room temperature
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon butter melted
  • Oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare Syrup
  2. In a saucepan, mix sugar and water.
  3. Heat gently until sugar dissolves.
  4. Add saffron, rose water, and vinegar.
  5. Simmer until slightly thickened, then set aside to cool.
  6. Step 2: Make Batter
  7. Mix yogurt and cornstarch with a hand mixer for 3 minutes.
  8. Sift flour and gradually add to the mixture.
  9. Stir in rose water, cardamom, baking soda, and melted butter.
  10. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes.
  11. Step 3: Frying
  12. Heat oil in a deep pan (medium heat).
  13. Pour batter into a piping bag or squeeze bottle.
  14. Pipe circular shapes into hot oil.
  15. Fry until golden and crispy.
  16. Step 4: Soaking in Syrup
  17. Remove fried zoolbia and drain excess oil.
  18. Soak in syrup for 2-3 minutes.
  19. Place on a serving dish.
  20. Step 5: Serving
  21. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  22. Garnish with pistachios or rose petals if desired.
  23. Serve with Persian tea.