Ada ElmastaşoğluCommis
17 July 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

A traditional dessert made by frying small balls of yeast dough until crisp on the outside and soft inside, then dipping them in syrup while hot. A favorite treat for gatherings and special occasions.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Proof the dough

60 min

Dissolve the yeast and sugar in lukewarm water. Add the flour and salt, then stir until you have a smooth, sticky dough. Cover and leave it in a warm place until doubled in size.

2

Make the syrup

10 min

Bring the sugar and water to a boil and add the lemon juice. Boil for a few more minutes, then remove from the heat and leave to cool.

3

Fry the lokma

15 min

With wet hands, pinch off small pieces of dough and drop them into hot oil over medium heat. Fry until golden on all sides.

4

Dip in the syrup

5 min

Immediately place the hot lokma in the cold syrup and let them soak for a few minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving plate.

Reminder

Allergen: contains wheat flour (gluten). Important: Let the dough rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour. If you shorten this time, the lokma may not puff up enough.

#Turkish syrup-soaked dough balls #Syrup-soaked dessert #Treats
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