Dotlee

Dotlee is a delightful and sweet dessert that's perfect for Ramadan or any time you crave a delicious treat. With a crispy exterior and a soft interior, these fried dough bites are immersed in a fragrant simple syrup and topped with crushed pistachios for an extra crunch. They're not only satisfying but also surprisingly easy to make!

Ingredients

Dotlee:
💧 2 cups water
🍚 1 and 1/2 cups of flour
🫒 3 tablespoons oil
🍬 1 tablespoon sugar
🥚 2 eggs
🍦 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
🥄 1 teaspoon baking powder
🧂 1/8 teaspoon salt

Simple Syrup:
🍬 4 cups sugar
💦 2 cups water
🍊 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
🍋 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

In a medium-sized pot over high heat, combine 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of oil, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Allow the mixture to come to a boil.
Once boiling, gradually add 1 and 1/2 cups of flour, stirring continuously until the mixture forms a smooth dough. Remove the pot from heat.
Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool slightly.

2- Mix the Dough:

Once cooled, add 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder to the dough.
Using a mixer, blend the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and homogenous dough.

3- Prepare for Frying:

Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
Heat about 3 cups of oil in a pot over medium-high heat until it reaches frying temperature.

4- Fry the Dotlee:

Carefully pipe 1 to 2-inch sections of dough into the hot oil, maintaining a safe distance to avoid splashes.
Fry the dough pieces until they turn golden brown, then remove them from the oil and drain excess oil on paper towels.

5- Coat in Simple Syrup:

Meanwhile, prepare the simple syrup by combining 4 cups of sugar, 2 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of orange blossom water, and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice in a pot.
Bring the syrup mixture to a gentle simmer until the sugar fully dissolves. Let the syrup cool.
Submerge the fried Dotlee into the cooled simple syrup, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.

6- Serve:

Arrange the syrup-coated Dotlee on a serving platter and garnish with crushed pistachios if desired. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: Approximately 6 servings
Calories: Approx. 300 per serving
Nutritional Information (per serving): Protein: 3g, Fat: 8g, Carbohydrates: 55g
Equipment: Pot, mixer, piping bag with a star tip, and frying pot