Name: Middle Eastern Vegan Donuts (Zalabia)
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 18-24 free-form donuts
Ingredients: 1 tsp instant yeast; 1 tsp sugar; 1 1/4 cup lukewarm water, divided; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp corn starch; Canola oil for frying; Confectioners sugar, optional; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup honey; 1 3/4 cup water; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/4 tsp fresh lemon juice