Loukoumades – Greek honey doughnuts

Name: Loukoumades – Greek honey doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 250 g plain flour; 7 g dried yeast; 1 tsp sugar; 300 ml warm water; Pinch of salt; Oil for frying; Honey for drizzling; Cinnamon; Crushed walnuts

Prep time

15 min

Cook time

20 min

Servings

Total time

1 h 35 min

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Light and pillowy Greek fried dough balls drizzled with honey, cinnamon and walnuts. Ancient Greek festival sweet.

Ingredients

250 g plain flour
7 g dried yeast
1 tsp sugar
300 ml warm water
Pinch of salt
Oil for frying
Honey for drizzling
Cinnamon
Crushed walnuts

Method

Mix yeast and sugar in warm water. Add flour and salt to form a smooth batter.
Cover and prove for 1 hour until bubbly.
Heat oil to 180°C. Using two spoons or a piping bag, drop small balls of batter into the oil.
Fry for 3–4 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Drain on paper towels. Transfer to a serving plate.
Drizzle generously with honey. Sprinkle with cinnamon and crushed walnuts. Serve immediately.

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Mix yeast and sugar in warm water. Add flour and salt to form a smooth batter.
2
Cover and prove for 1 hour until bubbly.
3
Heat oil to 180°C. Using two spoons or a piping bag, drop small balls of batter into the oil.
4
Fry for 3–4 minutes until golden and cooked through.

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