Step 1

First, prepare the syrup. Boil the water and sugar in a suitable-sized pot for about 30 to 35 minutes, until it gets dark. If you wish, add vanilla sugar or cinnamon. Stir in the lemon juice, and let the syrup cool to room temperature. Then, transfer the syrup to the fridge to cool completely.

Step 2

Next, prepare the dough. Place water, butter, sugar and salt in a pot and bring to boil. Now, reduce the heat and stir in the flour, mixing vigorously with a wooden spoon for 4-5 minutes.

Step 3

Leave the dough to cool and rest. Add the eggs one by one in 2-minute intervals, and mix with an electric mixer. Now, add lemon juice and semolina and mix for another 5 minutes on the highest speed. The dough should be shiny and sticky.

Step 4

Take a large frying pan, pour in the oil and start heating it to a high temperature. Transfer the dough to a piping bag with a star nozzle. Squeeze into the oil and cut each piece using scissors. Fry until the tulumbas turn crispy and golden. If necessary, turn them over, so they fry evenly.

Step 5

Drain the tulumbas on a paper towel and leave to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes. Dip them in cold syrup one at a time, and serve.