Loukoumades

ingredients

• 1/2 a teaspoon dry yeast
• 2 cups of warm water
• 2 cups plain flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons of Honey
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Rice bran oil, for frying

method

1. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water (don’t use boiling, just lukewarm from the tap)
2. Sift flour into a large mixing bowl and add salt and combine.
3. Add dissolved yeast and the remaining warm water.
4. Mix thoroughly, the batter will appear watery (almost like a pancake mixture) and super sticky but that's what you want!
5. Cover with a tea towel and leave to rise for 1-2 hours.
6. Heat rice bran oil in a small pot (at least 5cm of oil) to 180°C (a cube of bread should brown in about 15 seconds).
7. Using a soup spoon, scoop around 1 tablespoon of the batter (small balls because they puff up once in the oil!) and carefully place it into the oil.
8. Repeat until you have 4-5 puffs in at one time.
9. Using a slotted spoon, turn the puffs constantly until they reach a beautiful golden colour.
10. Take them out using the slotted spoon and place onto a dry cloth to catch all the excess oil.
11. Warm the honey in the microwave or on a hot pan and pour over the puffs.
12. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top and dig in!