Loukoumades - Fried Dough Balls in Honey

👨‍🍳 Method

1. 1
   Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the lukewarm water and wait 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Add the flour, salt and olive oil and knead 5 minutes into a dough that is sticky and soft.
3. 3
   Cover and Let rise 1 hour, until the dough doubles in size.

   ⚙ ProofingPlastic wraporKitchen towel
4. 4
   Heat the oil to 170°C (340°F) and working With wet hands, tear small balls from the dough and drop them into the oil.

   ⚙ Deep-fryingStoveSlotted spoonCandy/oil thermometerDeep pot for frying

   💡Keep the oil at 170–180°C (340–355°F): too cold, and the food soaks up oil; too hot, and it browns outside before the inside cooks. Without a thermometer, dip the tip of a wooden spoon in the oil: when medium bubbles form around it right away, the oil is hot enough.

   💡Don't overload the oil: every piece that goes in cools it down. Fry one piece as a test, then the rest in several batches, and transfer to paper towels.
5. 5
   Fry 3–4 minutes, until the dough browns, and drain.

   Stove
6. 6
   Drizzle the honey on top.
7. 7
   Sprinkle the cinnamon, sugar and walnuts on top and serve immediately.