Greek Loukoumades Doughnuts

• 1 cup lukewarm milk
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 3/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup honey
• 3 strips lemon zest
• None None vegetable oil, for deep-frying
• 1/2 cup toasted pistachios, chopped
• None None Greek yogurt, to serve
• None None sliced figs, to serve

1. Combine 1/4 cup warm milk, sugar and 1/2 tsp salt. Add yeast, cover and set aside in a warm place for 10 mins, until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining milk, oil and yeast mixture. Using the dough hook attachment of a mixer, knead for 1-2 mins, until just smooth. Cover and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine honey, 1/2 cup water and lemon zest. Stir over low heat until smooth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Boil for 2-3 mins, until slightly thickened. Remove syrup from heat and cover to keep warm.
4. Heat oil in a large deep saucepan over high heat. Using 2 oiled spoons, carefully drop balls of mixture into hot oil, in 4 batches of 6. Cook for 3-4 mins, turning with a slotted spoon to ensure they are golden all over. Drain on paper towels.
5. Reserve 1 tbsp warm syrup then toss doughnuts in remaining syrup. Sprinkle with pistachios. Drizzle reserved syrup over yogurt. Serve with sliced figs.

milk, sugar, active dry yeast, allpurpose flour, extra virgin olive oil, honey, lemon zest, vegetable oil, pistachios, yogurt

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