Loukoumathes: Fritters with Honey and Cinnamon (Cat Cora) |
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Prep Time: 150 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 180 Minutes Servings: 60 |
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Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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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