Loukoumades (Greek Honey Dumplings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
None None FOR THE HONEY CITRUS SYRUP
1 1/2 cups honey
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 (2 inch) strips lemon zest
2 (2 inch) strips orange zest
None None vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Preparation

Whisk together yeast, sugar, salt and 1 cup warm water until yeast has dissolved. Set aside for 5-10 mins, or until frothy.
Sift flour into a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and stir until smooth. Cover and let stand in a warm place for 45 mins, or until doubled in size.
Meanwhile, to make the honey citrus syrup, stir honey, sugar, citrus zest and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over high heat until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins, or until thickened slightly. Let cool.
Heat oil in a large saucepan or wok over medium-high heat. Deep-fry rounded teaspoons of batter, in batches, until browned lightly and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Drizzle hot loukoumades with syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve warm.