Recipes from Greece :: Greek Pastries and Desserts
6 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 3/4 (two and three-fourth) c. flour 1/3 c. canola (or other vegetable) oil 4 c. canola (or other vegetable) oil (for deep-frying) Beat eggs well with vanilla extract. Add flour slowly, kneading lightly. Add the 1/3 c. oil and mix well. Separate dough into five sections. Keep unused portion covered to keep from drying. Roll one part on floured board until paper thin. With pastry wheel, cut into strips 2 in. wide and the length of pastry. Roll on a fork to form circle. Drop into very hot oil in a deep fat fryer so that dough will rise properly. Drain on absorbent paper. Dip Diples in hot syrup; sprinkle and distribute with cinnamon and nuts. Syrup 2 c. honey 1 c. water 2 Tbsp. sugar Boil for 10 to 15 mins.
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