Greek Loukamades

Directions

1. 1
   In a small bowl sprinkle yeast over the warm water and let stand to soften (about 5 minutes).
2. 2
   Meanwhile, pour milk into a large bowl and add sugar and salt.
3. 3
   Stir in yeast mixture and eggs; add butter and beat well.
4. 4
   Slowly add 3 cups flour, beating continuously until batter is smooth, sticky, and thick.
5. 5
   Add more flour as needed to arrive at correct consistency.
6. 6
   Cover bowl with a tea towel and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk (2 to 3 hours).
7. 7
   In a medium saucepan pour oil to a depth of 3 or 4 inches and heat to 360 degrees.
8. 8
   While oil is heating, pour some honey into a small saucepan and place over very low heat to warm.
9. 9
   Stir batter well.
10. 10
    Drop batter from a tablespoon into hot oil and cook, turning spoonfuls in oil, until batter puffs and is golden brown on all sides (about 2 minutes).
11. 11
    Remove with a slotted utensil to paper towels to drain briefly, then arrange a layer of the puffs on a platter.
12. 12
    Drizzle with warm honey, dust with cinnamon, and top with a second layer of puffs.
13. 13
    Continue in this manner until all the puffs are layered and dressed.
14. 14
    Serve at once.