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Loukoumades

Ingredients
2 packages active dry yeast (.25 oz each)
1 cup warm water
½ cup warm milk
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup honey
½ cup water
4+ cups of oil for frying
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Method

  1. Add yeast to warm water (no more than 100 degrees) in a bowl and let stand for 5 minutes and the yeast begins to form a creamy foam*.
  2. In a large bowl mix warm milk, sugar and salt until dissolved.
  3. Pour the yeast mixture into the milk mixture and stir to combine.
  4. Beat in the butter, eggs and flour until the mixture forms a smooth, soft dough.
  5. Cover and let rise about 30 minutes.
  6. Stir the dough well, cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  7. Mix honey and ½ cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
  8. Turn off the heat and let the syrup cool.
  9. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees.
  10. Place a tablespoon in a glass of water near the batter. Scoop up about 2 tablespoons of dough and drop it into the palm of your wet hand and roll the dough back into the spoon to form a round ball shape.
  11. Drop the dough into the hot oil and fry until they are golden brown and the flip to cook the other side. Approximately 2 minutes each side.
  12. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  13. Drizzle with honey syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve Hot!

*If a creamy foam does not form, then most likely the yeast is dead. Buy new yeast and start over.

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