“With apologies to my ancestors, I’m afraid these are more Krispy Kreme than loukoumades.” You’ll need to begin this recipe a day ahead.
Ingredients
Hot chocolate
Method
Main
1.Dissolve yeast in 170ml lukewarm water in a bowl, add 250gm flour, stir until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate overnight.
2.Transfer to an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, add sugar, butter, milk, yolks, lemon rind, remaining flour and ½ tsp salt. Mix on low speed until a very soft dough forms (5-6 minutes), transfer to a tray dusted with flour, dust top with flour, cover with a tea towel and refrigerate until just firm (2-4 hours).
3.Turn onto a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1.2cm thick (about 31cm x 31cm) and cut into rough 2cm x 3cm rectangles. Make an incision in the side of each rectangle, push in a cube of Turkish delight, then pinch to seal. Transfer to well-floured trays, cover with a tea towel and stand in a warm place until slightly risen (30 minutes-1 hour).
4.Meanwhile, for hot chocolate, combine cream, sugar and 185ml milk in a saucepan and warm over medium heat until bubbling around the edges (4-5 minutes). Mix cornflour and remaining milk in a small bowl until smooth, add to pan and whisk continuously until slightly thickened (1-2 minutes). Add chocolate, whisk until smooth (1 minute) and keep warm.
5.For cinnamon sugar, combine ingredients in a deep tray and set aside.
6.Preheat oil in a large saucepan or deep-fryer to 180C. Deep-fry doughnuts in batches, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through (1½ -2 minutes; be careful as hot oil will spit). Remove with a slotted spoon, toss in cinnamon sugar, shake off excess, and serve hot with hot chocolate.
Fresh yeast is available from select health-food shops and delicatessens. If it’s unavailable, use dried yeast (you’ll only need half the amount).
This recipe is from the May 2012 issue of
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Drink Suggestion: Muscat de Samos, the Greek version of FranceÃs Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise. Drink suggestion by Sam Christie
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