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Soft Turkish Lokma with Honey Syrup and Tahini

Name: Soft Turkish Lokma with Honey Syrup and Tahini
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 160 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 2 cups; Warm water, 1 cup; Dry yeast, 1 tbsp; Sugar, 1 tbsp; Salt, Pinch; Honey, 1 cup; Water, 1/2 cup; Lemon juice, 1 tbsp; Tahini, 1/4 cup; Honey, 2 tbsp; Water, 1 tbsp; Vegetable oil, For frying

Lokma, a popular Turkish dessert, offers delightful warmth and sweetness in every bite, immersing you in traditional Mediterranean flavors.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 8, 2025

Soft Turkish Lokma with Honey Syrup and Tahini — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

40 min

Cook

2 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Honey Syrup

For the Tahini Drizzle

For Frying

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 141 kcal
Protein: 2 g
Carbs: 26.7 g
Fat: 3.5 g
Fiber: 0.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2824 kcal
Protein: 39.1 g
Carbs: 533.7 g
Fat: 70.2 g
Fiber: 11.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 2 cups	910	25	190	2	7
Warm water 1 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Dry yeast 1 tbsp	21	2.8	2.8	0.2	0
Sugar 1 tbsp	49	0	12.6	0	0
Salt Pinch	0	0	0	0	0
Honey 1 cup	1031	1	279	0	0
Water 1/2 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Lemon juice 1 tbsp	4	0.1	1.3	0	0.1
Tahini 1/4 cup	360	10	13	32	4
Honey 2 tbsp	129	0.2	35	0	0
Water 1 tbsp	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil For frying	320	0	0	36	0

These are estimated values and not intended as dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Dough

1
Activate Yeast
Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
Tip: Use tepid water for optimal yeast activation.
2
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix flour and salt, then pour in the yeast mixture.
3
Knead and Rise
Knead until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1 hour.
Tip: Ensure that the dough doubles in size during rising for optimal airiness.

Preparing the Syrup

1
Combine Syrup Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine honey, water, and lemon juice.
2
Cook Syrup
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
3
Cool Syrup
Allow it to cool.

Timing & Heat Guide

1
Dough Rising
1 hour
2
Frying and Syruping
30 minutes
3
Frying Heat
Medium-high heat
4
Syrup Boiling Heat
Medium heat

How to Make Soft Turkish Lokma with Honey Syrup and Tahini

Total time: 2 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Fry the Doughnuts
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the oil, frying until golden brown.
2
Coat with Syrup
Immediately dip the hot lokmas in syrup to absorb the sweetness.
3
Drizzle Tahini
Mix tahini with honey and water, then drizzle over the syrup-doused lokmas.