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Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water.
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Put it along with the remaining dough ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix well until a smooth batter is obtained.
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Cover and let the batter rise in a warm place until it is approximately three times its previous bulk, (1-2 hours).
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Heat the oil for frying in a saucepan on the stove until very hot.
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Dip a teaspoon into oil to coat and spoon out some dough into the hot oil.
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Repeat until there are enough fritters to comfortably fill the surface area of the saucepan, without overcrowding.
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Dip the spoon in oil, every time the dough starts to stick on it.
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Fry loukoumades in very hot oil until golden brown, pushing them into the oil with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving dish lined with kitchen paper for them to drain.
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Keep making more fritters in this way.
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When done, put them on a large platter and pour hot honey syrup over them and lightly dust with cinnamon.
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Sprinkle them with chopped walnuts and sesame seeds.
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Serve immediately.
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To make honey syrup.
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Heat honey and water in a small saucepan and skim off any froth that may form on top.
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Boil for 5 minutes together and pour over fritters.
