Loukoumades

Name: Loukoumades
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 tsp active dry yeast; 1.5 cups warm water; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 4 cups vegetable oil; 1/2 cup honey; 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, these golden fried Greek dough balls are drizzled with warm honey and dusted with aromatic cinnamon.

35 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

GreekDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 tsp active dry yeast
1.5 cups warm water
1 tbsp granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp fine salt
4 cups vegetable oil
1/2 cup honey
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1

Dissolve 2 tsp active dry yeast and 1 tbsp granulated sugar in 1.5 cups warm water and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
2

Whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp cornstarch, and 1/2 tsp fine salt together in a large bowl.
3

Stir the yeast mixture into the flour mixture to form a smooth batter, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
4

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees F.
5

Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil and fry until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
6

Transfer to paper towels, drizzle with warm 1/2 cup honey, and sprinkle with 1 tsp ground cinnamon.

Questions

Can I make Loukoumades 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 keep?

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

Can I halve or double Loukoumades?

Yes. As written it serves 4. 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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