Tulumbas, also know as Bamiyeh, originate from the Ottoman Empire, and they’re one of the most popular sweet treats in this region. In literal translation, “tulumba” means “pump” in Turkish. They are a very sweet dessert made with a special pattern, which gives them a star shape in cross-section. First, they are fried in oil, until they get their signature golden color, and then they are put in liquid sugar, sherbet, and kept in the cold space.
As tulumbas grew in popularity, they became a beloved dessert in many countries, and each one added a little bit of something to their special recipe.
How To Make It
To prepare this super-sweet dessert, you’ll need these ingredients:
For the dough:
- 2 cups of water
- 2 cups of milk
- 2.5 cups of flour
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon of starch
- 3 tablespoons semolina
For syrup:
- 3 cups of sugar
- 2 cups of water
- Lemon juice as desired
If you’re a visual learner and need a step-to-step guide for making tulumbas, how about watching someone who has done it countless times before? Here’s an amazing video from Easy Turkish Recipe, and they are true professionals when it comes to making the perfect tulumbas.
