Loukoumades
Λουκουμάδες
Crisp little Greek doughnut puffs drizzled with honey and cinnamon.
Serves 6
Prep 1 hr 40 min
Cook 15 min
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 3 cups oil for frying
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Steps
Step 1. Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and 1 1/4 cups of warm water into a loose, sticky batter. Cover and rise for 1 hour until doubled and bubbly.
Step 2. Heat the oil to 350°F.
Step 3. Scoop the batter with a spoon, scraping off with another spoon, into the oil. Fry in batches for 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
Step 4. Drain, then drizzle with the honey thinned with 1 tablespoon of warm water. Sprinkle with cinnamon and walnuts.
Where this recipe comes from
Yoribang Greek recipes by Yoribang. License: Free to use. View the original (opens in a new tab)
Original Yoribang write-ups of Greek dishes. Good olive oil, lemon, oregano, and feta carry most of the flavor. Greek yogurt, phyllo dough, kefalotyri cheese, and Kalamata olives are sold in many supermarkets and Mediterranean grocery stores.