Mshabak is a typical Lebanese sweet, especially popular during Ramadan and religious festivities.
Made with flour, yeast, and a touch of butter, it is fried until achieving a perfect golden color and dipped in a sugar syrup flavored with lemon and orange blossom water.
This homemade recipe allows you to recreate that sense of tradition and authentic flavor in your kitchen with simple steps and accessible ingredients. Perfect for sharing with family or celebrating special moments with a sweet touch that evokes the warmth of the Levant.
Mshabak
Ingredients
2 cups of Flour
1 tablespoon of Cornstarch
1 teaspoon of Instant yeast
1 pinch of Salt
1 liter of Cooking oil
4 cups of Sugar
2 cups of Water
½ teaspoon of Lemon juice
1 tablespoon of Orange blossom water
Preparation
Step 1 : First, sift the flour along with the salt and combine with the yeast.
Step 2 : Add the cornstarch dissolved in water to this mixture, then slowly incorporate the remaining water, stirring until obtaining a liquid batter similar to yogurt.
Step 3 : Place the batter in a clean bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it ferment in a warm place, allowing it to increase in volume.
Step 4 : Once fermented, pour the batter into a plastic bottle with a narrow tip or a plastic bag with the corner cut off to facilitate shaping.
Step 5 : Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
Step 6 : Using the bottle or bag, form circles or patterns in the hot oil, frying until they are golden and crispy.
Step 7 : Remove the mshabak from the oil and dip directly into hot syrup flavored with lemon juice and orange blossom water, allowing them to absorb the flavor.
Step 8 : Finally, place the mshabak on a serving plate and enjoy with good company, savoring its unique aroma and texture.
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