Bamiya (Tulumba)

For the dough

• Water 2 cups (200 ml cup)
• All-purpose flour 2 cups
• Butter 50 g
• Eggs 3 large or 4 small
• Citric acid 0.5 tsp
• Salt 0.5 tsp
• Granulated sugar 1 tsp

For the syrup

• Granulated sugar 3 cups
• Water 2 cups
• Lemon juice 0.5 pcs
• Cinnamon stick to taste

For frying

• Corn oil

Method

1. 1.For the syrup, combine water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil until the sugar dissolves. Add the cinnamon stick and lemon juice, simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, then set aside to cool completely.
2. 2.In a separate pot, combine water, butter, sugar, salt, and citric acid, then bring to a boil.
3. 3.Once boiling, add the flour all at once and stir vigorously over low heat until a smooth dough forms.
4. 4.Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Beat in the eggs one at a time until smooth (a mixer can also be used).
5. 5.Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
6. 6.Pipe strips of dough into warm (not hot) oil and fry over medium-low heat until golden and crispy.
7. 7.Transfer the fried pastries onto paper towels to drain excess oil, then immediately dip them into the cold syrup for a few minutes before serving.