Zainab’s Fingers for Eid Hospitality

Zainab’s Fingers are a type of traditional Middle Eastern dessert often served during special occasions and holidays, alongside a cup of coffee. They are easy to prepare at home with simple, readily available ingredients. Here’s how to make the most delicious Eid treat our way.

Cooking Time

60 minutes

Serves

🍽 5 people

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup semolina

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

  • A pinch of salt

  • 1 tsp yeast

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • ½ cup water

  • 1½ cups sugar syrup (ready-made)

  • 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. In a deep bowl, mix the flour, semolina, cornstarch, salt, and yeast until well combined.

  2. Add ½ cup of oil and rub the ingredients together with your hands until the flour absorbs the oil.

  3. Gradually pour in the water while kneading until you get a firm dough.

  4. Shape the dough into small balls. Take each ball and roll it over a grater to create the textured Zainab’s Fingers shape. Repeat until all the dough is shaped.

  5. Heat the oil in a pot over high heat, then fry the pieces until they turn golden brown.

  6. Drain the fried fingers from excess oil and immediately dip them into the sugar syrup.

  7. Place them on a serving plate and allow them to cool completely before serving.

Enjoy this delicious and crispy Eid dessert! 🎉🍯 

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