Loukoumades (Dumplings)

Submitted by glitter

"Loukoumades"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 4 teaspoons yeast
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• oil
• thyme
• honey
• cinnamon
• sesame seeds

directions

1. Thin the yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water.
2. Mix the flour with the salt and put it in a deep bowl.
3. Add the yeast and an extra cup of warm water and mix well until you make a uniform thin paste.
4. Cover and leave in the shade for 1-1/2 hours until it rises and forms bubbles under the surface.
5. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and pour your mix in, one large spoonful at a time.
6. The mix will form round dumplings.
7. Remove them with a strainer/ladle when they darken a little.
8. Pour honey over them, cinnamon and the sesame seeds.