Cypriot Loukoumades

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 3/4 cups warm water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 cup honey syrup
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• Ground cinnamon, for dusting

Instructions

1. 1Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
2. 2Whisk in the flour and salt until you have a smooth, thick, sticky batter, similar to a loose pancake batter.
3. 3Cover and let the batter rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes until doubled and bubbly.
4. 4Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to about 180C (355F).
5. 5Using a wet hand or spoon, scoop small portions of batter and drop them carefully into the hot oil.
6. 6Fry in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and puffed, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
7. 7Drain briefly on paper towels, then immediately drizzle generously with warm honey syrup.
8. 8Scatter with chopped walnuts and a dusting of cinnamon, and serve warm.

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