Dairy & Egg Free Loukoumades (Greek Donuts)

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Warm water
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 cups Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup Honey
• 1/4 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1.5 cups of All-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of Active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon of Sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of Salt.
2. 2Pour the 1 cup of Warm water and 1 teaspoon of Vanilla extract into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir with a spoon or whisk until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
3. 3Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot. Let the batter rise for 1 hour, or until it has visibly doubled in size and appears bubbly.
4. 4While the batter is rising, prepare the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup of Honey and 1/4 cup of Water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
5. 5After the batter has risen, pour the 3 cups of Vegetable oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot or a deep fryer. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches a temperature of 350°F (175°C) on a deep-fry thermometer.
6. 6Carefully drop small, rounded spoonfuls of the batter (about 1.5 tablespoons each) into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry the donuts for 2 to 3 minutes, flipping them occasionally with a slotted spoon or tongs, until they are evenly golden brown on all sides and puffed.
7. 7Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried donuts from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Immediately drizzle the warm honey syrup over the hot donuts and sprinkle with the 1 teaspoon of Cinnamon.
8. 8Serve the Loukoumades immediately while they are still warm.

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