Ward al-Sham
A Syrian sweet shaped like a rose.
A Syrian-style pastry or dessert called Ward al-Sham, shaped like a rose.
Like a rose-shaped sweet pastry.
The name suggests a decorative dessert, often syrupy or fried.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (135 g) flour
- 1 cup (200 ml) water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- mentioned in the transcript without a quantity oil
- mentioned in the transcript without a quantity date molasses
- mentioned in the transcript without a quantity powdered sugar
- mentioned in the transcript without a quantity carob molasses
Instructions
- In a blender, food processor, or mixer, blend the eggs with the water, flour, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth.
- In the blender or food processor, add just 1 extra spoonful of flour only if the mixture is very thin.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve, if needed, to remove any lumps.
- In a frying pan, heat the oil over high heat first, then reduce the heat to approximately medium.
- Heat the Ward al-Sham rose mold in the oil, then dip it into the batter without submerging it completely.
- Return the mold to the oil until the pastry forms and turns golden.
- Place the pieces on paper towels on a serving plate to absorb the excess oil.
- Top the pieces with date molasses, powdered sugar, or carob molasses to serve.