Loukoumas (Greek Donuts with Honey) II

Name: Loukoumas (Greek Donuts with Honey) II
Ingredients: 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

分类: Fritters

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食材

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

步骤

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.