Greek Honey Fritters Tiyanites Recipes

GREEK-STYLE PANCAKES WITH HONEY AND WALNUTS (TIGANITES)

Steps:

• Pour in a large bowl the water and yeast. Stir with a fork, so that the yeast dissolves completely.
• In the same bowl add the rest of the ingredients for the pancakes and whisk to form a smooth batter.
• Cover with some plastic wrap and leave aside for 15-20 minutes, until the batter starts to bubble.
• Heat a nonstick large skillet or griddle pan over medium heat and pour in enough corn oil to cover the bottom of the pan (approx. 2 tbsps).
• Spoon 1-2 tbsps of the batter (depending on how large you want them) in the hot oil. Don't overcrowd the pan; fry the pancakes in batches (3-4 at a time). Fry until nicely coloured, flipping them occasionally.
• Transfer to some kitchen paper, to absorb the oil and repeat with the rest.
• Serve while still warm with a drizzle of warm honey and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Enjoy!

GREEK HONEY FRITTERS TIYANITES

Steps:

• Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add just enough water to form a smooth thick batter. Then blend in lemon juice and brandy. Allow batter to stand for 15 minutes.
• Preheat deep fryer to 325°F or heat oil in a deep saucepan until it begins to smoke.
• Drop batter, 1 teaspoons at a time, into oil, cooking 3 fritters at once. When fritters swell and turn golden brown remove and drain on paper towels in a warm oven.
• Pour honey into an enameled saucepan, add cinnamon, lemon juice and enough warm water, about 2 tablespoons to form a syrup. Boil for 5 minutes.
• Arrange fritters on a warm platter, pour a little honey syrup on each one and sprinkle with walnuts. Serve at once. Serves 6 or more.
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ANCIENT HONEY AND SESAME FRITTERS - (ARXAIES TIGANITES ME MELI K

Steps:

• Start heating the oil.15.
• Mix the flour, the water and one spoon of honey and make a dough.
• Heat 2 spoons oil in a frying pan and pour ¼ of the mixture.
• When it thickens turn it upside down 2 -3 times to fry it in both sides. Prepare 3 more fritters following the given instructions.
• Serve them hot, pour over the rest of the honey and dredge sesame seeds over them.

TIGANITES: GREEK MEDALLION PANCAKES / FRITTERS

Steps:

• Using an electric mixer, beat the Sprite, salt, water, raki or brandy, and lemon juice on low speed.
• Sift or whisk together the baking powder and flour then add slowly to the bowl, beating on high.
• When all the flour has been added, continue to beat on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth.
• Preheat 1/4 to 1/3 inch of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
• When hot, fry the pancakes using a rounded tablespoon of batter for each. Fry 2 to 3 minutes on each side until lightly golden, and drain well on absorbent paper towels. (Add more oil between batches if the level in the pan drops too low.
• Serve with your choice of honey, petimezi, syrup, preserves, or other topping of your choice.).

KREMIDOTIGANITES - GREEK ONION FRITTERS!

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix well the onions, mint & flour. Add salt and pepper to your taste.
• Slowly mix in enough water to make a thick batter.
• Heat the oil in a deep frying pan. Drop teaspoons of batter into the oil. Fry until golden brown. (The oil should be the temperature you need to fry chips etc).
• Drain the fritters well on kitchen towel and serve hot.