Lokma is a Turkish fried sweet dough, that is covered in a simple syrup. Served as a dessert, lokma is a popular coffee accompaniment. This lokma recipe is foolproof! Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup warm water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 2 cups all purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons 1 teaspoon salt vegetable oil For The Syrup 3 cups sugar 1 1/3 cups water 2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation: In a measuring cup, add yeast and sugar to warm water. Stir until dissolved. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast water and stir with oiled wooden spoon until a dough-like consistency. Cover and place in warm area and allow to rise for 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled. Preheat vegetable oil to 375. Spoon dough bu the tablespoon into vegetable and allow to cook for about 2 minutes each side, until each side is a golden brown color. Repeat with remaining dough. Drain on paper towels. For the syrup: About 20 minutes prior to frying the dough, make the syrup. Mix all ingredients in a saucepan until sugar is dissolved on medium heat. Bring to a boil, then allow to simmer on low for about 10-15 minutes, until it become a syrup consistency. Do not stir frequently because the sugar will make the syrup cloudy. Drizzle syrup over fried dough and serve immediately. It's so delicious