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Loukmades
Cinnamon and Honey Fritters
14 gr. fresh yeast, or 6 gr. dried yeast, 300 ml warm water, 0.5 teaspoon sugar, 230 gr. plain flour, 0.25 teaspoon salt, 300 ml corn oil, for frying, 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon.
Syrup - 8 tablespoons honey - Serves 12 persons!
Dissolve the fresh yeast in half a teacup of the warm water,
add the sugar to it, to activate, and let it stand for about
15 minutes in a warm place, until it starts to froth. The
liquid must not be too hot as it will kill the yeast cells.
Sift the flour and salt into a bowl and empty the dissolved
yeast or the dried yeast into it, mixing continuously. This
can be done with an electric mixer. Start adding the warm water,
beating all the time. The mixture should be thick but elastic.
When almost all the water has been added (it may take 2-3 tablespoons
less than the 300 ml), beat it for a few minutes until it starts to
bubble. Cover it with a thick towel and leave in a warm place for
about 2 hours, until it rises and almost doubles in size. Have a cup
of cold water ready into which you can wet a teaspoon and also the
fingers of your hand each time. Heat the oil until very hot but not
smoking. Wet the teaspoon so that the dough will not stick on it,
take a teaspoon of the dough, and, using your hand, push it down
into the hot oil (take care not to burn yourself!). Within seconds
it puffs up and rises to the surface. Repeat this process, wetting
the spoon each time, for about 6-7 loukoumades at a time. Turn them
over so they become golden all around - it only takes 1 minute. Take
them out with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Serve 4-5
loukoumades on each plate, pour a tablespoon of honey all over them
and sprinkle on a lot of cinnamon. They should be eaten immediately
and also they should not be left waiting once the syrupy honey bas
been spread on them. Loukoumades that are served cold and soggy have
no relationship with real loukoumades.
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