
Loukoumathes
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Ingredients
- 1 packetActive dry yeast
- 1 cupMilk, lukewarm
- 1 tbspCaster sugar
- 1 pcsEgg, beaten
- 1 cupButter, melted
- 2 cupPlain flour
- 1 teaspoonSalt
- 0 to tasteHoney, warm
- 0 to tasteGround cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Dissolve yeast in 2 tablespoons of the lukewarm milk. Add remaining milk, sugar, egg and lukewarm melted butter.
- 2
Sift flour and salt into a warm bowl and gradually stir in mixed liquids.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.)
- 5
Drain on absorbent paper and pile on to a plate. Drizzle each layer with warm honey and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve hot.