Greek Honey Fritters Tiyanites Recipes

GREEK-STYLE PANCAKES WITH HONEY AND WALNUTS (TIGANITES)

Steps:

• Pour in a large bowl the water and yeast. Stir with a fork, so that the yeast dissolves completely.
• In the same bowl add the rest of the ingredients for the pancakes and whisk to form a smooth batter.
• Cover with some plastic wrap and leave aside for 15-20 minutes, until the batter starts to bubble.
• Heat a nonstick large skillet or griddle pan over medium heat and pour in enough corn oil to cover the bottom of the pan (approx. 2 tbsps).
• Spoon 1-2 tbsps of the batter (depending on how large you want them) in the hot oil. Don't overcrowd the pan; fry the pancakes in batches (3-4 at a time). Fry until nicely coloured, flipping them occasionally.
• Transfer to some kitchen paper, to absorb the oil and repeat with the rest.
• Serve while still warm with a drizzle of warm honey and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Enjoy!

GREEK HONEY FRITTERS TIYANITES

Steps:

• Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add just enough water to form a smooth thick batter. Then blend in lemon juice and brandy. Allow batter to stand for 15 minutes.
• Preheat deep fryer to 325°F or heat oil in a deep saucepan until it begins to smoke.
• Drop batter, 1 teaspoons at a time, into oil, cooking 3 fritters at once. When fritters swell and turn golden brown remove and drain on paper towels in a warm oven.
• Pour honey into an enameled saucepan, add cinnamon, lemon juice and enough warm water, about 2 tablespoons to form a syrup. Boil for 5 minutes.
• Arrange fritters on a warm platter, pour a little honey syrup on each one and sprinkle with walnuts. Serve at once. Serves 6 or more.
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ANCIENT HONEY AND SESAME FRITTERS - (ARXAIES TIGANITES ME MELI K

Steps:

• Start heating the oil.15.
• Mix the flour, the water and one spoon of honey and make a dough.
• Heat 2 spoons oil in a frying pan and pour ¼ of the mixture.
• When it thickens turn it upside down 2 -3 times to fry it in both sides. Prepare 3 more fritters following the given instructions.
• Serve them hot, pour over the rest of the honey and dredge sesame seeds over them.