Tulumba (Albanian Version) Recipe

Name: Tulumba (Albanian Version)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter (we prefer butter) or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted (we prefer butter); 1 cup flour; 3 tablespoons water; 4 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups olive oil, for frying; Syrup; 2 cups sugar; 1 3/4 cups water; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter (we prefer butter) or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted (we prefer butter)
1 cup flour
3 tablespoons water
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups olive oil, for frying
Syrup
2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups water
1 teaspoon lemon juice

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SYRUP:
2
Put the sugar, water and lemon juice into a saucepan, and after melting the sugar by stirring, allow it to boil until moderately thick.
3
Set aside to cool.
4
PASTRY:
5
Heat the margarine in a saucepan, add the water and salt and bring to the boil.
6
Reduce heat and add the flour at once.
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Stir the mixture constantly with a wooden spoon and continue until mixture leaves the sides of the pan and forms a ball.
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This should take 6 minutes, then remove pan from heat and set aside to cool.
9
When cool, add the eggs and knead for approximately 10 minutes.
10
Using a pastry bag with a large nozzle or a serrated spoon, put 7-8 pastries in a pan containing the heated olive oil.
11
Start frying the pastry over low heat, increase heat when pastry puffs up a bit and fry until golden.
12
Remove fried pastry with a perforated spoon, draining away the oil, then put into the syrup.
13
Strain off the syrup, place tulumba on serving plate and serve when cool.

1353

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter (we prefer butter) or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted (we prefer butter), 1 cup flour, 3 tablespoons water, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Tulumba (Albanian Version) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tulumba (Albanian Version)

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