| Total: | 3 hr |
| Prep: | 2 hr 30 min |
| Cook: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 60 fritters, 8 to 10 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 3 cups warm water
- 4 cups flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 cups honey
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- Cinnamon, ground, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 2 cups warm water, proof for 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture, whisk to incorporate. Add in the milk and eggs. When fully mixed, add in the other 2 cups of flour. Batter should be thick but not solid, if necessary, thin with more water. Whisk in vanilla. Cover and let rise for about 2 hours.
- For the syrup, in a small pot mix together the honey, sugar, and water and bring to a boil, turn down and simmer until completely dissolved and keep warm.
- Heat the oil to 360 degrees and with a large spoon, drop the batter into the hot oil. It will immediately puff and come to the surface. When golden brown on both sides, remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Drizzle with warm syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 10 servings |
| Calories | 649 |
| Total Fat | 26 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 101 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 62 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Cholesterol | 34 mg |
| Sodium | 31 mg |
Reviews
Wow, I’ve tried recipes from all over when it comes to desserts or breads but this one really won me over. I had to come up with something Greek for my son’s country report that he did on Greece and forgot about it up until the night before! This recipe was easy to follow and didn’t require a lot of intense labor. It turned out great and I am eternally grateful to one of my favorite chefs for helping me prevent a Greek disaster!
If you like beignets from Cafe du Monde, you will love these fritters. They have more “cake” in the center.