Loukoumades 2
30 g Compressed yeast; -=OR=- 2 c Plain flour
1 pk Active dry yeast 1/2 ts Salt
1 c Milk; lukewarm Honey; warm
1 tb Caster sugar Ground cinnamon
1 Egg; beaten 1/4 c Butter; melted
Dissolve yeast in 2 tablespoons of the lukewarm milk. Add remaining
milk, sugar, egg and lukewarm melted butter.
Sift flour and salt into a warm bowl and gradually stir in mixed
liquids. Beat until smooth and continue beating for 1 minute. Cover
with folded cloth and leave in a warm place for 1-1/2 hours until
batter doubles in bulk with bubbles on the surface.
Stir well then drop teaspoonfuls into deep, hot oil (190�C or 375�F)
~ do 4 to 5 at a time. Turn puffs to brown evenly and remove with a
slotted spoon (each puff takes about a minute to cook.)
Drain on absorbent paper and pile on to a plate. Drizzle each layer
with warm honey and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve hot.
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