Loukoumathes

Ingredients:

1 package dry or 1 oz. fresh Yeast
2 cups warm Water
1 teaspoons Sugar
4 cups Flour
1 teaspoon Salt
Olive Oil or vegetable oil
and cinnamon Honey

Directions:

Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water. Add 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 1/2 cups flour; beat batter until smooth, cover and leave in a warm place. When its size is doubled, add remaining water, salt and enough flour to make a thick batter. Cover again and allow to rise until it begins to bubble- about 1 1/2 hours.

Heat plenty of oil in a deep frying pan. When it begins to smoke. drop in the dough in small spoonfuls, about 10 at a time. Fry over a moderately slow heat until puffed and golden brown; take them out with a perforated spoon and pour over honey. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve hot.

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