Loukoumades (Greek Donuts)

Preparing the dough:

• 1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in a bowl with the warm water. Set aside for 10 minutes until the mixture ferments. Add the flour, eggs and salt and beat with a hand beater until the dough is sticky, smooth and homogeneous.

• 2. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Allow to rise for about an hour until the dough doubles in size.

Preparing the glaze:

• 3. In the meantime, prepare the glaze. Heat all the ingredients in a small saucepan, while stirring until the sugar and honey dissolve. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes until the glaze is clear and a bit thick. Set aside to cool.

• 4. In a pot, heat the oil for deep frying over a medium flame. To make each donut, slide a heaping tablespoon of the dough into the oil (the easiest way is to prepare a cup containing a small amount of oil, dip each tablespoon of dough into it, and then use a second tablespoon to slide the dough into the pot). 6 or 7 donuts can be fried at the same time (so the oil remains hot). Fry the donuts for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove to a plate lined with towel paper.

• 5. Transfer the donuts to a serving platter. Pour the glaze over them and then sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top. Serve hot or at room temperature.