Loukoumades with Honey and Sesame Seeds

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Warm Water
• 1/4 cup Applesauce
• 3 cups Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of All-Purpose Flour, 1 teaspoon of Active Dry Yeast, 1 tablespoon of Sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of Salt.
2. 2Add the 1 cup of Warm Water and 1/4 cup of Applesauce to the bowl, and mix with a whisk or spoon until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.
3. 3Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let the batter rest in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has visibly increased in size.
4. 4Pour the 3 cups of Vegetable Oil into a deep fryer or a large, heavy-bottomed pot, and heat it over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
5. 5Carefully drop rounded tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot; fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until the loukoumades are golden brown and puffed up.
6. 6Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked loukoumades from the hot oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
7. 7Arrange the drained loukoumades on a serving plate, then drizzle generously with the 1/2 cup of Honey and sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons of Sesame Seeds and 1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon.
8. 8Serve the loukoumades warm immediately.

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