Diples (Fried Greek Pastry with Honey and Nuts)
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- 07 Nov 2022
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These ethereal Greek dessert resemble thin, crispy cigars. Run the dough through a pasta rolling machine to achieve the texture you need. The honey syrup here is key, with orange zest, cinnamon, and lemon juice to keep the flavors light. "The woman who made the diples [fried dough] was like my grandmother—she wore a bib apron 24 hours a day," Michael Psilakis says.
Ingredients
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1 cup honey
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1/2 cup water
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1 tablespoon sugar
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Two 1-inch strips of orange zest
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One 3-inch cinnamon stick
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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3 large eggs, lightly beaten
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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Pinch of salt
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
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Vegetable oil, for frying
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1 cup chopped toasted walnuts
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Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling
Directions
In a large saucepan, bring the honey, water, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon stick and lemon juice to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until slightly thickened, 10 minutes. Discard the zest and cinnamon stick. Read More...
