Saudi Sweet Dough Balls - Al Lugaimat

Ingredients

1 teaspoon yeast

pinch of sugar

2 cups plain flour or 280 g

2 tablespoons corn flour

3 tablespoons NIDO Full Cream Milk Powder

pinch of salt

1½ cups water or 375 ml

2 cups oil for deep frying

2 cups sugar syrup or 500 ml

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine yeast with pinch of sugar and ½ cup of water.

In another bowl, combine flour, corn flour, NIDO milk and a pinch of salt. Add the yeast mixture and rub the ingredients using fingertips until they resemble breadcrumbs.

Add water in batches and mix well until a soft dough forms. Cover and set aside for 1½ hours or until doubled in size.

Divide the dough into small walnut size balls. Deep fry the dough in 180°C preheated oil for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.

Dip the ready fried balls in the ready syrup for 2 minutes. Remove and serve