Fried Dough Puffs With Lime Syrup

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   Make the syrup: Combine the sugar, honey, lime zest, lime juice and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat.

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   Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes.

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   Remove from the heat; set aside.

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   (You can refrigerate the syrup, covered, up to 3 days; reheat before serving.)

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   Make the fritters: Whisk the flour, 3/4 cup water, the egg yolks, butter and salt in a large bowl to make a loose batter.

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   Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a large deep skillet until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, pour scant tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry, turning once, until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per batch.

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   (Return the oil to 350 degrees F between batches.)

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   Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

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   Drizzle with the lime syrup.

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    You can fry these treats up to 4 hours ahead.

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    Serve at room temperature or reheat in a 375 degrees F oven.

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    Photograph by Yunhee Kim

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.