Awam (spoon Doughnuts)

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tablespoon baker's yeast
• lukewarm water
• oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 first make the syrup and chill.
• 2 combine all ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil. simmer for 10 minutes. allow to cool to room temperature; chill in refrigerator.
• 3 boil potatoes until tender. drain well and mash.
• 4 add the flour, yeast and enough water to make a soft dough. knead until well combined. cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow to rise in a warm area away from drafts for about an hour.
• 5 using a spoon, take up a small amount of dough and drop into hot oil. fry until golden brown. drain on paper towels.
• 6 drop into syrup. remove and enjoy!