Loukoumas (Greek Donuts with Honey) II
Zutaten
- 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
Anleitung
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.
