Because the dough will puff up immediately upon frying, the spirals need to be made loosely so the dough won't stick together.
Lift the strip of dough and loop around two, then three, then all four fingers, keeping the loop loose.
How to Make Greek Spiral Pastries
From Nancy Gaifyllia, for About.com
What You Need to Make Spiral Pastries
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