Tunisian Honey Rings

Tunisian Honey Rings


1. DOUGH:

2. To make ring dough, beat eggs, oil, orange juice, 1 teaspoon orange peel and sugar in a medium bowl until frothy.

3. Sift flour with baking powder; add a spoonful at a time to egg mixture, beating well.

4. Cover and let stand 45 minutes.

5. SYRUP:

6. To make syrup, heat water, lemon juice and sugar in a small saucepan,.

7. stiring constantly until sugar has dissolved.

8. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

9. Add creamed honey or honey spread and remaining orange peel; simmer syrup gently another 5 minutes.

10. Keep warm while cooking rings.

11. COOKING:

12. Heat oil in a deep-frying pan to 360°F (180°C).

13. Divide dough into 12 pieces.

14. Using floured hands, make each piece into a circle 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter.

15. Make a hole in the center of each circle.

16. Enlarge holes using a wooden spoon until they are about 1-1/2 inches (3.5 cm) across.

17. Add 4 rings at a time to hot oil.

18. Fry 5 minutes or until golden, turning once during cooking with a slotted spoon.

19. Lift out cooked rings with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.

20. Using a fork, pick up warm rings and hold in syrup a few minutes to let syrup soak inches.

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