Loukoumathes

Loukoumathes

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Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings6
Difficultymedium
Dessert

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. 1

    Dissolve yeast in 2 tablespoons of the lukewarm milk. Add remaining milk, sugar, egg and lukewarm melted butter.

  2. 2

    Sift flour and salt into a warm bowl and gradually stir in mixed liquids.

  3. 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. 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. 5

    Drain on absorbent paper and pile on to a plate. Drizzle each layer with warm honey and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve hot.