Tunisian Doughnuts (Yo-Yo)

• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh coconut
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2-1/2 cup flour
• 1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 cup honey
• 2 cups oil

1. Place eggs, 1/4 cup oil, orange juice, 1 tablespoon of the coconut, and 1/4 cup sugar in a blender; blend until smooth.
2. Transfer to a bowl; then sift in flour and baking soda.
3. Knead until the mixture is a soft dough, adding a little water if necessary.
4. Cover bowl; then set aside to rest for at least 1 hour.
5. In the meantime make syrup; place 1 cup of sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
6. Stirring constantly, boil over high heat until sugar dissolves.
7. Reduce heat to low; then add honey and the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut.
8. Simmer for 10 minutes; then turn heat to very low to keep the syrup warm.
9. Place 2 cups oil in a small saucepan and heat until oil is moderately hot.
10. Form dough into walnut-size balls; then flatten slightly.
11. Hold a flattened ball in palm of one hand and punch a hole through center with floured index finger of other hand.
12. Deep fry, a few at a time, for about 4 minutes, turning them over with a slotted spoon until they turn golden brown on both sides.
13. Transfer to paper towels.
14. to drain.
15. With tongs, pick up the yo-yos and dip into warm syrup.
16. Serve at once.

eggs, oil, orange juice, fresh coconut, sugar, flour, baking soda, sugar, water, lemon juice, honey, oil

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/20127 (may not work)