Name: Deep-fried sweet pastries (Thiples)
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 cup (300g) self-raising flour; 2 teaspoon caster sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup (60ml) water vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 1 cup (350g) honey, warmed; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup (50g) roasted walnuts, chopped finely

Deep-fried sweet pastries (Thiples)

Thiples (or Diples) are a Greek sweet dessert consisting of pastry that has been fried in hot oil, and a honey drizzle. This recipe uses classic flavours so the dish is true to its origin.

Makes 36 Item

Cook

Ingredients

2 cup (300g) self-raising flour

2 teaspoon caster sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup (60ml) water vegetable oil, for deep-frying

1 cup (350g) honey, warmed

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup (50g) roasted walnuts, chopped finely

Method

1.Sift flour, sugar and salt into large bowl; stir in combined eggs, olive oil and the water. Turn dough onto floured surface, knead until smooth. Enclose in plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes.

2.Divide dough evenly into four pieces. Roll each piece as thinly as possible into about 15cm x 45cm rectangle. Cut into 5cm x 15cm strips.

3.Shape strips into bows or roll into spirals or twist or cut a slit in the strip of dough and pull through.

4.Heat vegetable oil in large saucepan or wok; deep-fry pastries, in batches, turning often, until browned lightly. Drain on absorbent paper.

5.Transfer pastries to serving plate. Drizzle with honey; sprinkle with combined cinnamon and walnuts.

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