Loukoumades: Greek and Cypriot Honey Donuts Recipe

Name: Loukoumades: Greek and Cypriot Honey Donuts Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 30 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 dry active yeast; 3 ¼ cup all purpose flour; 1 cup water; 4 tbsp olive oil; Sunflower or vegetable oil for frying; ½ cup honey; ¼ cup walnuts; ½ tsp cinnamon

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings
30
Calories
97 kcal
Course
Dessert

Loukoumades: Greek and Cypriot Honey Donuts Recipe

Dominic Levy

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Loukoumades are a delightful dessert from Cyprus and Greece. They are fried donuts coated in honey and sprinkled with cinnamon and walnuts.

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Ingredients

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1 cup whole milk
2 tbsp granulated sugar + 1 tsp, divided
1 dry active yeast package
3 ¼ cup all purpose flour
1 cup water
4 tbsp olive oil
Sunflower or vegetable oil for frying
½ cup honey
¼ cup walnuts chopped
½ tsp cinnamon optional

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Instructions

Place 1 cup of milk in a microwave safe container, and microwave until the temperature of the milk reaches 105 - 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
Add 1 tsp of sugar to the milk, then add the packet of yeast. Allow the yeast to sit for about 10 minutes on the countertop until it rises and the top becomes puffy.
In a separate bowl, mix 3 ¼ cups flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 cup water, and the risen milk/yeast mixture together. Whisk it for a few minutes until the combination is smooth.
Grease a glass bowl with nonstick spray, put the dough in the bowl, cover with a dish towel, and put in a warm, dark place for about an hour, or until the dough doubles in size.
After an hour, fill a skillet with about an inch of oil. Turn the heat to medium and heat until the oil reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Use an ice cream scoop to scoop out ball-shaped scoops of dough. Dip your scoop in water or spray with nonstick spray between each scoop so that the dough doesn’t stick to the utensil.
Fry the batter in the oil, a few donuts at the time. When one side browns, flip them over so that they are evenly browned on each side. As the donuts are done, remove them to a paper-towel lined plate to remove any excess grease.
Once the loukoumades are cooked, move them to a serving platter. Warm the ½ cup honey in the microwave for about 30 seconds until it is easily pourable. Pour the desired amount over the donuts. Sprinkle the donuts with ¼ cup chopped walnuts and ½ tsp cinnamon. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational and personal use only.
Whole Milk or 2% will work best. I have not tested this recipe with almond milk for a dairy-free option, but you should be able to substitute it with no issues.
This is different from Instant Yeast.
Room temperature
I prefer vegetable oil, but either vegetable oil or sunflower oil works
Follow the instructions on the back of your Yeast Package. My yeast called for the milk to be warmed to 105-110 degrees Fahrenheit, but if your package says differently, follow that.
The most important thing is to not heat your milk up too much over the called-for temperature or you will kill the yeast.
Make sure the balls of dough are about as large as a golf ball.
Make sure the oil is deep enough to cover at least half of your fried donuts.
If the outside of your donut is brown and crispy but the inside is still raw, your oil is too hot. Remove the hot oil from the heat and allow it to cool to the right temperature (300 degrees). Then, try again.
Only put honey on the donuts that you plan to eat. They are much harder to reheat if they have honey on them.
I am using a skillet to cook these Greek Doughnuts, but you can also use a deep fryer if you have one.
Milk: Whole Milk or 2% will work best. I have not tested this recipe with almond milk for a dairy-free option, but you should be able to substitute it with no issues.
Dry Active Yeast: This is different from Instant Yeast.
Water: Room temperature
Oil for Frying: I prefer vegetable oil, but either vegetable oil or sunflower oil works
Follow the instructions on the back of your Yeast Package. My yeast called for the milk to be warmed to 105-110 degrees Fahrenheit, but if your package says differently, follow that.
The most important thing is to not heat your milk up too much over the called-for temperature or you will kill the yeast.
Make sure the balls of dough are about as large as a golf ball.
Make sure the oil is deep enough to cover at least half of your fried donuts.
If the outside of your donut is brown and crispy but the inside is still raw, your oil is too hot. Remove the hot oil from the heat and allow it to cool to the right temperature (300 degrees). Then, try again.
Only put honey on the donuts that you plan to eat. They are much harder to reheat if they have honey on them.
I am using a skillet to cook these Greek Doughnuts, but you can also use a deep fryer if you have one.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 97kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 34mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 13IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 97 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	97kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	16g	5%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	3g	5%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	1mg	0%
Sodium	4mg	0%
Potassium	34mg	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	13IU	0%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	14mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%