Diples

Instructions

1. Mix the flour and salt, then add the egg, olive oil and lukewarm water to form a soft dough.
2. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes under a tea towel.
3. Meanwhile, make the syrup: heat the water, sugar, honey and cinnamon stick, then simmer for 10 minutes and add the lemon juice.
4. Stretch the dough into thin strips about 5 cm wide, then roll them around a wooden skewer or a spoon handle.
5. Heat the oil to 170 °C in a deep saucepan and fry the rolls for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden.
6. Drain on kitchen paper, then gently remove the stick.
7. Dip the diples in the hot syrup for a few seconds, then arrange them on a platter.
8. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and cinnamon before serving warm.