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Medium 35 min~450 kcal 2/10
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Lokma
A beloved Turkish sweet of yeasted dough fried into golden bites, then soaked in syrup while still hot and lightly crisp.
Medium⏱️ 2 hr 12 min📖 1 min readServes 8~340 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
50 min prep 25 min cook 57 min rest
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- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 2 h 12 min- Prep50 min
- Resting/Marinating57 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the dough
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Flour
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Lukewarm water
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Dry yeast
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Neutral oil
For the syrup
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Sugar
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Water
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Lemon juice
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cinnamon
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the sugar and water for 10 minutes, then add lemon juice to make the syrup.
10 min10:00 - 2
Whisk the flour, yeast, and water into a loose batter.
- 3
Let the batter rise for 35 minutes, until bubbles develop.
35 min35:00 - 4
Heat the oil to 170°C and drop in small pieces of batter.
5 min05:00 - 5
Fry the lokma for 5 minutes, so the centers do not stay doughy.
5 min05:00 - 6
Transfer the hot lokma to cold syrup and wait 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 7
Drain and serve hot with cinnamon.
💡 Tip: Move the hot lokma straight from the oil into cold syrup, so the outside stays crisp.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot and sprinkle pistachios on top just before bringing them out.
Nutrition (per serving)
~340
kcal calories
4
g protein
58
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 5%Carbs 67%Fat 28%
GI 52 · Low GIGL 30 · High GL
42.6g
Sugar
1.6g
Fiber
6mg
Sodium
10.1g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
2/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Lokma make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Lokma take?
Prep 50 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 57 minutes of passive resting; 132 minutes in total.Is Lokma difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Lokma have?
Approximately 340 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 58g, fat: 11g.Which allergens does Lokma contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Lokma need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.Is Lokma filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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