Awam (Spoon Doughnuts) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Syrup
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon orange blossom water
Doughnuts
2 medium white potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups flour
1/2 tablespoon baker's yeast
lukewarm water
oil (for frying)

Preparation

First make the Syrup and chill.
Combine all ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature; chill in refrigerator.
Boil potatoes until tender. Drain well and mash.
Add the flour, yeast and enough water to make a soft dough. Knead until well combined. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow to rise in a warm area away from drafts for about an hour.
Using a spoon, take up a small amount of dough and drop into hot oil. Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Drop into syrup. Remove and enjoy!