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How to make luqaimat

Forming time for one grain

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Kneading time:

5 minutes

Preparation time:

5 minutes

Total duration:

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Baking time for the entire quantity:

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Forming time for one grain

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the components

Yeast = 3 grams, equivalent to half a teaspoon

Cornstarch = 5g, equivalent to one teaspoon (can be omitted)

Saffron = a sprinkle

Saj flour = 130g, equivalent to one cup

Milk = 160 ml

White sugar = 17g, equivalent to one tablespoon

Honey, date syrup, simple syrup, or sweetened condensed milk for soaking after frying

Steps for making luqaimat

Mix all the dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl.

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We add the milk gradually while continuing to knead until we get a smooth, sticky (semi-liquid) dough.

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Cover it and let it rest for 20 minutes in a warm place.

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Heat the frying oil and reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Then deflate the dough and shape it using a special machine, or place the dough in a piping bag, cut it open at the bottom, and use a small, oiled spoon to shape the dough until the surface of the pan is filled.

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Heat the frying oil and reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Then deflate the dough and shape it using a special machine, or place the dough in a piping bag, cut it open at the bottom, and use a small, oiled spoon to shape the dough until the surface of the pan is filled.

Then we stir the dumplings until they acquire a uniform golden color, then we remove them to the strainer to drain the oil from them.

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Then stir in the syrup and arrange in a serving dish.

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Full details in the video coming soon.

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