Desert from Turkish Cuisine

Kemal Pasha Desert
Ingredients Measure Amount
Sugar 1 2/3 cup 300 gr
Water 2 cup 400 gr
Lemon juice 2 teaspoon 10 gr
Flour 1 2/3 cup 180 gr
Carbonate 1/2 teaspoon 1 gr
Egg 2 piece 100 gr
Margarine 5 tablespoon 50 gr
White cheese (unsalted) 5 matchbox 150 gr


Preparation

Prepare syrup and set aside. Sift flour with soda in a bowl reserving 2 tablespoons. Make a hole in center. Add sieved cheese, softened margarine reserving 1 tablespoon, and eggs, blending thoroughly. Knead for 3-4 minutes to make a smooth and soft dough. Divide into 18 pieces. Shape into balls with slightly floured hands. Arrange on a greased baking pan. Bake in a moderate oven for 20 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven. Drop into syrup and simmer for 15 minutes. Cool and serve.

Servings: 6