Ingredients
1¼ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
½ cup Greek yogurt, preferably nonfat
¼ cup water, warm 72 to 74 degrees F
½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp ground allspice
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tbsp active dry yeast
½ tsp salt
5 cups vegetable oil, for frying
½ cup honey
orange juice, from 1 orange
orange zest, from 1 orange
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp pistachios, crushed
Preparation
In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, yeast, and warm water. Whisk until dissolved. 0:22 Cover and set aside. Allow your yeast to activate for roughly 30 minutes.
Once your yeast has activated, fold in with the rest of your dough ingredients in a large mixing bowl to combine.
Cover and set aside in a warm area. Allow it to rise for at least 2 hours.
Combine all ingredients in a saucepot. Bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Continue simmering for roughly 10 to 15 minutes until reduced by half and slightly thickened.
Discard the cinnamon stick and set aside your syrup in a warm area.
Preheat your oil ready for frying.
Using 2 similar tablespoons or an ice cream scooper, scoop your risen batter and release it into the oil.
Deep fry in batches for roughly 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain these onto paper towels.
While still warm, quickly toss the doughnuts with the warm syrup. Garnish with pistachios and serve!
