Beltane Fried Honeycakes Ingredients: 1/2 cup sweet white wine 2 tablespoons sugar 1 egg 1 cup honey 2/3 cup flour 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon Oil for frying 1/8 teaspoon salt Beat the wine and egg in a medium bowl. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt and sugar in another small bowl. Let stand 30 minutes. Combine the honey and nutmeg in a small bowl. Mix flour mixture into the egg and wine mixture until smooth. Heat a 1/2 inch of oil until hot. Drop the batter into oil, 1 tablespoon at a time. Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Dip into honey mixture. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen. Don't forget to leave one outside for the Faery Folk! |