Tulumbichki, Bulgarian fritters in syrup

Directions

1. Prepare the syrup: boil the sugar and water with the vanilla for a few minutes, then let it cool. ⏱ ≈ 20 min
2. Bring the salted water to a boil, then pour in the flour all at once and stir vigorously over the heat until the dough detaches from the sides of the pot. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
3. Let the mixture cool, then add the eggs one at a time. ⏱ ≈ 20 min
4. Place the dough in a piping bag with a large, ridged nozzle, and push 4-5 cm long sticks into the hot oil, cutting them to the desired length with scissors. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
5. Fry them until they are golden brown, then drain them and immediately immerse them in the cold syrup. ⏱ ≈ 8 min
6. Syrup and doughnuts should never be served at the same temperature: cold syrup and warm doughnuts, or vice versa. ≈ 3 min