Awam (Spoon Doughnuts)

• Syrup
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
• Doughnuts
• 2 medium white potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tablespoon baker's yeast
• lukewarm water
• oil (for frying)

1. First make the Syrup and chill.
2. Combine all ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature; chill in refrigerator.
3. Boil potatoes until tender. Drain well and mash.
4. Add the flour, yeast and enough water to make a soft dough. Knead until well combined. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow to rise in a warm area away from drafts for about an hour.
5. Using a spoon, take up a small amount of dough and drop into hot oil. Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
6. Drop into syrup. Remove and enjoy!

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/awam-spoon-doughnuts-423139 (may not work)