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Sweet Fritters
(Loukoumades)
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Loukoumades, a well-loved dessert, are sweet fritters fried in hot oil until golden brown and served warm with honey syrup and cinnamon.
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| What You Need: |
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2 tablespoons active dry yeast, softened in ˝ cup warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
Vegetable oil for frying, approximately 2 cups
Ground cinnamon for topping
SYRUP
1 cup honey
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
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| How To Cook: |
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1. Combine the yeast-water mixture with sugar, milk, flour, and egg to make a very thick, sticky batter.
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2. Cover with plastic wrap and a damp towel; let rise for 1 hour.
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PREPARE THE SYRUP:
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1. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes. (Syrup should be warm when dribbled over the fritters.)
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2. In a deep-frying pan, heat 3 inches of oil to 360°F.
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3. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter into oil and fry until golden on all sides. Remove fritters from oil and drain on absorbent paper.
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4. Dribble warm syrup over them. Place on racks to drain and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve immediately.
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VARIATION:
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1. Instead of syrup, warmed honey can be used as a topping. Place one 16-ounce jar of honey, uncovered, in hot water.
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2. Simmer until warm. Dribble warmed honey over the puffs.
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To Make: 4 dozen fritters
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