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Name: Authentic Lebanese Zalabia Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Lebanon
Ingredients: *For the Syrup:**; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons orange blossom water; *For the Dough:**; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon semolina flour (optional, for texture); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground mahlab (optional, traditional spice); 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric (for color, optional); 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water (approx.); Vegetable or sunflower oil, for deep frying