Loukoumades (Honey Doughnut Puffs)

Name: Loukoumades (Honey Doughnut Puffs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp instant yeast; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 cup warm water (about 110 F); 4 cups neutral oil (vegetable or canola, for frying); 6 tbsp honey (preferably Greek thyme honey); 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tsp sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Light, airy Greek honey puffs made from a yeast-leavened batter that is fried to a crisp golden exterior and a tender, hollow interior, then drizzled with warm honey and dusted with cinnamon. Plan ahead: the batter needs 1 hour to rise.

45 minMediumServes 6360 cal/serving

GreekDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp instant yeast
2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup warm water (about 110 F)
4 cups neutral oil (vegetable or canola, for frying)
6 tbsp honey (preferably Greek thyme honey)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

1

Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp instant yeast, 2 tsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt in a large bowl. Add 1 1/2 cup warm water (about 110 F) and stir until a smooth, sticky batter forms with no dry lumps. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until puffy and bubbly.
2

Pour 4 cups neutral oil (vegetable or canola, for frying) into a medium saucepan to a depth of about 3 inches. Heat over medium heat to 350 F (use a thermometer for accuracy).
3

Using two wet spoons or a small ice cream scoop, drop heaping tablespoon-sized portions of batter into the hot oil. Work in batches of 6-8, do not crowd the pan. Fry, turning occasionally with a slotted spoon, until uniformly golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch. The loukoumades will puff and become hollow inside.
4

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on a wire rack or paper towels. Allow the oil to return to 350 F between batches.
5

Warm the 6 tbsp honey (preferably Greek thyme honey) gently in a small saucepan or microwave until pourable. Arrange the loukoumades on a serving plate, drizzle generously with honey (preferably Greek thyme honey), dust with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and scatter 2 tsp sesame seeds (optional garnish) over the top. Serve immediately.

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Questions

How long does Loukoumades (Honey Doughnut Puffs) take?

As written, 45 minutes: 15 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 1, 1 hour. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

How hot should the oil be for Loukoumades (Honey Doughnut Puffs)?

For Loukoumades (Honey Doughnut Puffs), the target internal temperature is 350 F (about 175 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What can I use instead of yeast in Loukoumades (Honey Doughnut Puffs)?

The entry for Loukoumades (Honey Doughnut Puffs) calls for 2 tsp instant yeast. In its place: Instant and active dry yeast swap measure for measure. Active dry wants five minutes in warm liquid first, while instant goes straight into the flour.

How many calories are in Loukoumades (Honey Doughnut Puffs)?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 360 calories, with 5 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Loukoumades (Honey Doughnut Puffs)?

It is not a good candidate. Fried dough is at its best within the hour. Leftover Loukoumades (Honey Doughnut Puffs) keeps a day at room temperature, loosely covered; a few minutes in a 350 F oven or an air fryer brings back some of the crispness. The refrigerator only makes it tough.

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