Description

Tulumba is a crispy, deep-fried pastry soaked in sweet syrup. It has a crunchy exterior and a soft, syrupy interior, making it a beloved treat in the Balkans.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• ½ tsp baking powder
• Oil for frying

For the syrup:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• ½ tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Boil water and butter together, then add flour and stir until a dough forms.
2. Let it cool, then mix in eggs and baking powder until smooth.
3. Pipe the dough into hot oil using a star-tip piping bag and fry until golden brown.
4. Immediately soak in the cooled sugar syrup for a few minutes.
5. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Pros & Cons

✅ Crispy, sweet, and addictive
✅ Simple ingredients, big flavor
❌ Deep-fried, so not the healthiest
❌ Needs careful frying to avoid burning