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Balah El Sham Egyptian Choux Pastry Recipe

Balah El Sham is a traditional Egyptian dessert made from choux pastry, deep-fried and soaked in syrup.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Egyptian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Pastry

  • 1 cup Water
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Syrup

  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil.
  2. 2. Add flour and salt, stirring constantly until the mixture forms a ball.
  3. 3. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. 4. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  5. 5. Heat oil in a deep fryer. Pipe dough into hot oil, cutting with scissors to desired length.
  6. 6. Fry until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.
  7. 7. For the syrup, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Add vanilla extract.
  8. 8. Dip the fried pastries in the syrup, then place on a wire rack to drain excess syrup.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Balah El Sham, Choux Pastry
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