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Loukoumades – Honey Balls (Greek Donuts) Recipe

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Traditional Greek Loukoumades are honey-soaked fried dough balls that are crispy on the outside and soft inside, perfect for a delightful dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 500 grams / 17.6 oz bread flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 9 grams (1 sacket) instant dry yeast

Liquids

  • 500 ml (2 cups) tepid water

Oils

  • olive oil
  • vegetable oil for frying

Toppings

  • honey
  • icing sugar
  • ground cinnamon
  • OPTIONAL: ground walnuts
  • OPTIONAL: sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Heat oven: Heat oven to 50°C / 120 °F for 10 minutes and then turn off. Or use the proofing function at 35°C / 95 °F.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: Combine flour, yeast, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. See Notes below.
  3. Add liquids: Pour in the water and salt gradually, while stirring with a whisk. If the mixture is too thick to stir, add an extra splash of water.
  4. Let it rise: Cover the bowl with a dampened tea towel and place in the oven until doubled in size.
  5. Heat oil: Half-fill a saute pan with half olive oil and half vegetable oil or use 1 part olive oil to 2 parts vegetable oil. Heat until oil reaches 160°C / 320 °F.
  6. Shape and fry dough: Take a handful of the dough in your left hand and pass it through the top of your fist, scoop it using a small teaspoon and toss it into the hot oil. Repeat the process until you have a couple frying in the hot oil, don’t overcrowd them. Dip the teaspoon in cold water so it will be easy to spoon the dough without sticking.
  7. Deep-fry balls: Deep-fry until honey-golden on all sides. Turning the Loukoumades every now and then with two forks.
  8. Drain oil: Transfer to a cooling rack to drain.
  9. Serve: Serve warm, drizzled with plenty of honey and cinnamon on top. You can also sprinkle some icing sugar, walnuts, or sesame seeds if you like!

Notes

  • Use the proofing function or warm oven to help the dough rise properly.
  • If the dough mixture is too thick, add an extra splash of water to facilitate stirring.
  • Dip the teaspoon in cold water to prevent the dough from sticking while shaping.

Keywords: Greek Loukoumades, Honey Balls, Greek Donuts, Fried Dough Dessert, Traditional Greek Sweets

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