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Loukoumas (Greek Donuts with Honey) II

Loukoumas (Greek Donuts with Honey) II — a recipe, 9 ingredients.

Serves 8

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Ingredients

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  • 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1½ cups warm water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 scant teaspoon salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Honey (preferably thyme honey)
  • Cinnamon
  • Walnuts, crushed
  • Sesame seeds

Steps

  1. Combine the yeast and ½ cup warm water.
  2. Mix the flour with the salt and put it in a deep bowl.
  3. Add the yeast and and 1 cup warm water, and mix well until you make a uniform thin paste.
  4. Cover and leave in the shade for 1½–2 hours until it rises and forms bubbles under the surface.
  5. Heat several inches of oil in a deep frying pan. Add the batter by large spoonfuls to make fritters. Turn the balls as they puff-up, frying 3–5 minutes until golden brown all over. Do not crowd the pan.
  6. Remove with a strainer or ladle, and place on paper towels; keep warm.
  7. Drizzle loukoumas with honey.
  8. Sprinkle with cinnamon, walnuts, and/or sesame seeds to taste.

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Source

Wikibooks Cookbook — adapted under CC BY-SA 3.0