Greek Diples

Photo: flickr user philos from Athens

Ingredients

5 egg yolks

1 egg

cup butter melted & cooled

1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel

cup orange juice

2 teaspoons brandy

1 teaspoon lemon juice

cup flour can have as much as 3c flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

cooking oil for deep fat frying

1 cup honey

2 teaspoons water

ground cinnamon

cup walnuts ground

Preparation

In a small bowl beat egg yolks and egg at high speed about 4 minutes. or till thick and lemon-colored. Stir in butter, orange peel, orange juice, brandy and lemon juice. Stir together 2 cups of the flour and the baking powder. Stir into egg mixture. Stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can mix using a spoon. On a lightly floured surface knead in remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough. Continue kneading till dough is

Just before serving, combine honey and water in saucepan. Heat till worm. Dip the desired number of rolls, one at a time, in syrup. Sprinkle with cinnamon and walnuts.

Makes 64.

Jon Collins, DeSoto, TexasEthnic Cooking