LOUKOUMATHES: FRITTERS WITH HONEY AND CINNAMON

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Loukoumathes: Fritters with Honey and Cinnamon image

Provided by Cat Cora

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 60 fritters, 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 envelope active dry yeast
3 cups warm water
4 cups flour
1 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups honey
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
Cinnamon, ground, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 2 cups warm water, proof for 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture, whisk to incorporate. Add in the milk and eggs. When fully mixed, add in the other 2 cups of flour. Batter should be thick but not solid, if necessary, thin with more water. Whisk in vanilla. Cover and let rise for about 2 hours.
  • For the syrup, in a small pot mix together the honey, sugar, and water and bring to a boil, turn down and simmer until completely dissolved and keep warm.
  • Heat the oil to 360 degrees and with a large spoon, drop the batter into the hot oil. It will immediately puff and come to the surface. When golden brown on both sides, remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Drizzle with warm syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve immediately.

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