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Fluffy Turkish Lokma with Rosewater Syrup

Name: Fluffy Turkish Lokma with Rosewater Syrup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast; 1 1/4 cups warm water; 1 tbsp sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup water; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp rosewater; Vegetable oil for deep frying

Turkish Lokma are delightful fried dough balls soaked in a fragrant, sweet syrup. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 23, 2025

Fluffy Turkish Lokma with Rosewater Syrup — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Rosewater Syrup

For Frying

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 130 kcal
Protein: 1.4 g
Carbs: 23.2 g
Fat: 3.4 g
Fiber: 0.4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3887 kcal
Protein: 42 g
Carbs: 696 g
Fat: 103 g
Fiber: 12 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
3 cups all-purpose flour	1365	39	279	3	12
1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast	21	3	3	0	0
1 1/4 cups warm water	0	0	0	0	0
1 tbsp sugar	49	0	13	0	0
1/2 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
2 cups sugar	1548	0	400	0	0
1 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1 tbsp lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0
1 tbsp rosewater	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil for deep frying	900	0	0	100	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Dough

1
Dissolve yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it stand for about 10 minutes until frothy.
2
Form dough
In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix until a soft dough forms. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Making the Rosewater Syrup

1
Boil syrup
In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2
Simmer and finish
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in rosewater. Let it cool completely.
Tip: Do not add rosewater to boiling syrup to prevent loss of aroma.

How to Make Fluffy Turkish Lokma with Rosewater Syrup

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Frying the Lokma
Roll small portions of the dough into balls. Deep-fry in batches, turning until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
2
Soaking in Syrup
Remove fried balls and immediately soak them in the cooled syrup for 1-2 minutes.
3
Draining
Transfer soaked lokma to a wire rack to drain excess syrup.