Loukoumades

Directions

1. 1
   Sift the flour and salt together into a bowl.
2. 2
   Sprinkle the yeast over the lukewarm water and stir to dissolve.
3. 3
   Add yeast mixture to flour and beat or knead 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. 4
   Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let rise 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in bulk.
5. 5
   Heat oil for deep fat frying.
6. 6
   Pinch off small pieces of dough and fry in hot oil about 3 min until golden brown.
7. 7
   Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
8. 8
   In a saucepan, combine the honey thru lemon juice and bring to a boil.
9. 9
   Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves and mixture is syrupy.
10. 10
    Pour over hot puffs and sprinkle with cinnamon.