Greek Loukamades

Greek Loukamades


1. In a small bowl sprinkle yeast over the warm water and let stand to soften (about 5 minutes).

2. Meanwhile, pour milk into a large bowl and add sugar and salt.

3. Stir in yeast mixture and eggs; add butter and beat well.

4. Slowly add 3 cups flour, beating continuously until batter is smooth, sticky, and thick.

5. Add more flour as needed to arrive at correct consistency.

6. Cover bowl with a tea towel and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk (2 to 3 hours).

7. In a medium saucepan pour oil to a depth of 3 or 4 inches and heat to 360 degrees.

8. While oil is heating, pour some honey into a small saucepan and place over very low heat to warm.

9. Stir batter well.

10. Drop batter from a tablespoon into hot oil and cook, turning spoonfuls in oil, until batter puffs and is golden brown on all sides (about 2 minutes).

11. Remove with a slotted utensil to paper towels to drain briefly, then arrange a layer of the puffs on a platter.

12. Drizzle with warm honey, dust with cinnamon, and top with a second layer of puffs.

13. Continue in this manner until all the puffs are layered and dressed.

14. Serve at once.

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