Lokma /Turkish donuts in simple syrup

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 7/8 cup water
• 1/2 lemon
• 1 teaspoon corn syrup optional
• 4 cups AP flour
• 2 1/16 tablespoons fresh yeast I use 1 tbsp dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 7/8 cup warm water
• 1 1/4 cups hot water
• oil for deep fry

Nutrition

• Calories : 1010 calories
• Carbohydrate : 227 grams
• Fat : 6 grams
• Fiber : 5 grams
• Protein : 13 grams
• Sodium : 610 milligrams
• Sugar : 129 grams