Loukoumades Greek Honey Balls |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 3 Minutes Servings: 26 |
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These small honey balls are similar to doughnuts and are equally popular as a mid-morning snack in Greek cafes and pastry shops. Ingredients:
1/4 ounce (1 packet) dry yeast |
1 cup warm water |
i-2/3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
for the syrup |
8-10 tablespoons honey |
*i usually use 3/4 cup of a good clover or buckwheat honey and 1/3 cup water |
4 tablespoons water |
canola or peanut oil for deep frying |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
Directions:
1. TO MAKE THE BATTER:
2. Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup of the warm water for 15 minutes or until it becomes frothy.
3. Place the flour and salt in a bowl.
4. Make a well in the center and add the yeast solution and remaining 1/2 cup warm water.
5. Mix well to make a thick batter.
6. Cover with a kitchen towel and leave for 1 hour in a warm place or until the batter has doubled in size.
7. TO MAKE THE SYRUP:
8. Place the honey and water in a saucepan and simmer, stirring, for 10 minutes.
9. Set aside to cool.
10. TO MAKE THE HONEY BALLS:
11. Heat the oil in a large saucepan suitable for deep frying.
12. Drop heaping tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil, turning them as they puff up.Fry for about 3 minutes or until they are golden brown.
13. Drain on paper towels and keep warm until all the batter is used,
14. To serve, place on a large platter or individual plates.
15. Spoon the syrup over and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and cinnamon,
16. Makes about 26
17. Source: Modern Greek by Andy Harris
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