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Ingredients:
For the Dough:
3 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon iodized salt
2 cups water (80 degrees F)
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Honey Sauce:
2 cups water
8 ounces sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cinnamon stick
1/4 lemon, juiced
1-ounce honey
Topping:
8 ounces sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions:
For the dough:
Combine all the dough ingredients in large mixing bowl.
Mix well.
Transfer the dough to another large oiled mixing bowl.
Cover and let the rise until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
For the honey sauce:
In medium pot, bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
Add the sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
Simmer the mixture for 45 minutes.
Add the honey and cook for 5 more minutes.
Set aside until ready to use.
For the topping:
Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and reserve.
Heat a few inches of oil in a deep-fryer over high heat.
Use a tablespoon to form 1/2-inch diameter balls of dough.
Add the dough balls to the deep-fryer and fry until cooked through and golden brown.
Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Transfer to a serving platter.
Drizzle with honey sauce and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar and/or crushed nuts.