Title: Loukoumathes
Categories: Greek Dessert Bread
Yield: 50 Servings

		Karen Mintzias
30	g	Compressed yeast; -=OR=-
1	pk	Active dry yeast
1	c	Milk; lukewarm
1	tb	Caster sugar
1		Egg; beaten
1/4	c	Butter; melted
2	c	Plain flour
1/2	ts	Salt
		Honey; warm
		Ground cinnamon

Dissolve yeast in 2 tablespoons of the lukewarm milk. Add remaining milk, sugar, egg and lukewarm melted butter.

Sift flour and salt into a warm bowl and gradually stir in mixed liquids. Beat until smooth and continue beating for 1 minute. Cover with folded cloth and leave in a warm place for 1-1/2 hours until batter doubles in bulk with bubbles on the surface.

Stir well then drop teaspoonfuls into deep, hot oil (190øC or 375øF) - do 4 to 5 at a time. Turn puffs to brown evenly and remove with a slotted spoon (each puff takes about a minute to cook.)

Drain on absorbent paper and pile on to a plate. Drizzle each layer with warm honey and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve hot.

Source: The Greek Cookbook - by Tess Mallos ISBN: 1 86302 015 2

Typed for you by Karen Mintzias

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