Loukoumades (Greek Donuts)
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Loukoumades (Greek Donuts)
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Loukoumades are a fried Greek donut that are so delicious. They are not too sweet, and can be personalized with your fav toppings.
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup warm water
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup warm whole milk
- 1 cup plus 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp olive oil
- vegetable oil or avocado oil for frying
Toppings
- honey
- cinnamon
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Instructions
- Add the warm water (temperature should be very warm to the touch but not too hot that you can’t hold a finger in the water for a few seconds), sugar and yeast to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine and then let sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy and foamy.
- Add the warm milk (temperature should be very warm to the touch but not too hot that you can’t hold a finger in the water for a few seconds), all of the flour, salt and all of the olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon fairly vigorously until combined, about 2 minutes, until a sticky / smooth batter forms.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place to rise for at least an hour, until the dough has doubled in size.
- Layer a plate with paper towel for the donuts once cooked and set aside.
- After the dough has risen, in a high sided medium-sized pot, fill about half way with oil. Heat on medium heat until hot - you can test how hot the oil is by putting in a small pinch of dough and if it starts to sizzle the oil is ready.
- Oil your hands or a spoon / small scoop and use them to scoop out about 1 tbsp of dough per donut and roll into a ball using your hands.
- Add each donut to the hot oil, you can fry 3-5 at a time. Fry for 2-3 minutes total, flipping the donuts every 30 seconds - 1 minutes until they are a deep golden brown on each side.
- Remove the cooked donuts with a slotted spoon to the paper towel lined baking sheet or plate and continue to cook donuts in baches until all of the dough is used.
- Serve the donuts drizzled with honey and cinnamon.
Notes
- Other topping options for the donuts include: nutella, chopped walnuts, chopped pistachios or icing sugar.
- If you love this Greek baking recipe, check out our Baklava Recipe or Pita Recipe with savory and sweet filling options.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
59kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
9.9g
(3%)
Protein
1.7g
(3%)
Fat
1.7g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.2g
Cholesterol
0.1mg
(0%)
Sodium
52.1mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
1.1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12-16 donuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.7g | 3% |
| Fat | 1.7g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.2g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 52.1mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1.1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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