Shabakiyah

How to prepare

1. Combine all the shabakiyah ingredients to make hard dough, and keep aside for 20 minutes.
2. Divide the dough into 5 or 6 pieces and start sheeting with a wooden roller.
3. Cut the dough into squares 8 x 8cm each and cut inside each square 4 parallel lines keeping the end without cut; giving the shape of shabakiyah.
4. Deep fry in oil until golden in color; remove and dip directly in sugar syrup for 6 to 8 minutes. Serve cold.
5. For the sugar syrup:
6. Bring the sugar and water to a boil; add lemon juice and boil until golden in color.