Loukoumades

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1. 1Step 1: Add the warm water (temperature should be very warm to the touch but not too hot that you can’t hold a finger in the water for a few seconds), sugar and yeast to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine and then let sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy and foamy.
2. 2Step 2: Add the warm milk (temperature should be very warm to the touch but not too hot that you can’t hold a finger in the water for a few seconds), all of the flour, salt and all of the olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon fairly vigorously until combined, about 2 minutes, until a sticky / smooth batter forms.
3. 3Step 3: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place to rise for at least an hour, until the dough has doubled in size.
4. 4Step 4: Layer a plate with paper towel for the donuts once cooked and set aside.
5. 5Step 5: After the dough has risen, in a high sided medium-sized pot, fill about half way with oil. Heat on medium heat until hot - you can test how hot the oil is by putting in a small pinch of dough and if it starts to sizzle the oil is ready.
6. 6Step 6: Oil your hands or a spoon / small scoop and use them to scoop out about 1 tbsp of dough per donut and roll into a ball using your hands.
7. 7Step 7: Add each donut to the hot oil, you can fry 3-5 at a time. Fry for 2-3 minutes total, flipping the donuts every 30 seconds - 1 minutes until they are a deep golden brown on each side.
8. 8Step 8: Remove the cooked donuts with a slotted spoon to the paper towel lined baking sheet or plate and continue to cook donuts in baches until all of the dough is used.
9. 9Step 9: Serve the donuts drizzled with honey and cinnamon.