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

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.

Questions

Can I make Loukoumades (Honey Doughnut Puffs) gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Loukoumades (Honey Doughnut Puffs) keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Loukoumades (Honey Doughnut Puffs)?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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