Instructions

Syrup

Start by making the syrup: In a small saucepan, add the water and sugar. Bring it to a boil, then remove from heat and add the honey. Stir to dissolve and let the syrup cool.

Touloumbakia

In a saucepan, heat the water with the oil, sugar, and salt until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat and add the flour, stirring vigorously with a spoon until a dough forms. Return the pan to the heat and stir for about half a minute to cook the flour well. Pour the mixture into a mixer and stir with the paddle attachment until it cools slightly. In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs and gradually add them to the mixture, stirring continuously. Once the eggs are fully incorporated and you have a soft, somewhat runny dough, transfer it into a piping bag with a serrated tip.

In a frying pan, add enough vegetable oil and heat it well. Using the piping bag, form tulumbakia as follows: Bring the tip of the bag close to the surface of the oil, press to release some dough, and when it reaches the desired length, cut it with scissors to drop the tulumbaki into the oil.

Fry the tulumbakia until they are golden brown on all sides. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with absorbent paper to drain. Then, drop them into the cold syrup and turn them to coat well, for about 10 seconds. Remove the tulumbakia again with a slotted spoon and place them on a serving plate. They can be stored at room temperature.