Balah el sham egyptian choux pastry –Gather ’round, y’all! Today we’re diving into the world of Egyptian cuisine with a delightful treat that you’re gonna love: Egyptian Choux Pastry, also known as Balah El Sham. This sweet, crispy pastry filled with syrup is just the thing to satisfy that sweet tooth and impress your folks at gatherings. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty of making this heavenly dessert!
Egyptian Choux Pastry (Balah El Sham)
First things first, let’s admire this mouthwatering creation:
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup sugar (for syrup)
- 1/2 cup water (for syrup)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start by making the syrup. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of water, and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Stir and let simmer until it thickens slightly. Set aside to cool.
- In another pot, bring 1 cup of water, butter, sugar, and salt to a rolling boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and quickly stir in the flour, mixing continuously until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan. This should take about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a bowl. Let it cool for a few minutes, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the batter is smooth and glossy.
- Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. To test if the oil is ready, drop a small amount of the dough into the oil. If it sizzles and rises, you’re good to go!
- Use a piping bag or simply scoop the dough with a spoon, and carefully drop the pastry dough into the hot oil. Fry until they are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Once fried, drain the pastries on paper towels and immediately dip them in the syrup, allowing them to soak up all that sweet goodness.
- Let them cool slightly before serving, and enjoy a crispy, airy, syrup-soaked delight!
There you have it, folks! A delightful journey into Egyptian culture with these yummy Choux Pastries. Perfect for a family get-together or just a sweet treat to enjoy on your own. Get to cooking, and make some memories—happy eating!