Cinnamon Sugar Shakarapara

3 standard portions

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Ingredients

• ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon water (60 ml + 15 ml, + more as needed)
• ⅓-½ cup granulated white sugar (67 to 100 grams, adjust sweetness to taste)
• 2 cups all purpose flour (260 grams)
• pinch salt
• 1 & ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder (use only 1 teaspoon if you prefer less cinnamon)
• 4 tablespoons ghee (melted, 60 ml or use oil)

Method

1. Add water and sugar to a pot over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and then remove the pot from heat. Don't boil the solution.
2. Meanwhile, take a large bowl or plate and add the flour, salt and cinnamon powder to it. Mix everything using a wire whisk.
3. Add the melted ghee or oil and mix it with the flour by rubbing the flour between your palms for 1 to 2 minutes. This makes sure that the ghee incorporates well with the flour.
4. Then pour the sugar-water solution into the flour and start mixing with your hands. Knead to a smooth dough. You might need some extra water while kneading. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
5. Once 30 minutes are up, give the dough a quick knead and then divide it into 2 parts. Roll one part of the dough to 1/4 inch thickness while keeping the other part covered with a cloth so that it doesn't dry out. Cut into small squares or any shape that you like. Roll and cut all the dough similarly.
6. Preheat your air fryer according to the manufacturer's instructions. Then arrange the cinnamon sugar shakarpara in a single layer and spray with an oil spray. Air fry at 370 F degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp and golden brown in color. Every air fryer is different so start checking around the 8 minute mark. You would need to air fry in batches.
7. Let them cool completely and them store in an airtight container at room temperature.