Nuts used for Loukoumades can vary from walnuts, pistachios, pinion nuts and almonds, or a combination. Serves 4-6.
Loukoumades Ingredients:
1 large cake yeast
2 egg yolks
8 oz. whole milk (lukewarm)
4 oz. water
2 c. cake flour (approximately)
1 tsp. sugar
pinch of salt
oil for frying
16 oz. jar honey (Orange blossom honey gives a nice touch)
1 c. water
cinnamon
chopped nuts
PREPARATION:
Melt yeast cake with a little milk; add eggs, rest of milk, water, sugar and as much flour as it will take to form a loose dough. Let mixture rise in a warm place about 1 hour.
Drop spoonfuls of mixture in hot oil and fry until all sides are golden brown. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Dilute honey with water and warm in large pan. Dip loukoumades in honey; remove and roll in chopped nuts.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve warm. Excellent for brunch or as a dessert served with fruit.
source: THEGUTSYGOURMET.NET
