LOUKOUMADES

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A Greek doughnut-hole-like fried puff pastry. If you can't get thyme honey, other honey will do. Each time I've made these, I've come out with a different number, with the count varying quite a bit across time. So the amount given is only a very inexact estimate.

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Categories     Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 package dry yeast
1 cup lukewarm water
oil
1/2 cup thyme honey
3/4 cup sugar
1 3/4 cups water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Sift the flour and salt together into a bowl.
  • Sprinkle the yeast over the lukewarm water and stir to dissolve.
  • Add yeast mixture to flour and beat or knead 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  • Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let rise 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in bulk.
  • Heat oil for deep fat frying.
  • Pinch off small pieces of dough and fry in hot oil about 3 min until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
  • In a saucepan, combine the honey thru lemon juice and bring to a boil.
  • Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves and mixture is syrupy.
  • Pour over hot puffs and sprinkle with cinnamon.

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