Loukoumades Honey Puffs
Indulge in the sweet, golden delights of Loukoumades Honey Puffs, a classic Greek dessert that's as irresistible as it is easy to make. These airy, fried dough puffs are perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, drizzled with a luscious homemade honey syrup for a sticky-sweet finish. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and dusted with powdered sugar, each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture complemented by rich, aromatic flavors. Perfect for family gatherings, celebratory feasts, or as a decadent anytime treat, this recipe requires simple pantry staples and just a little time to create a batch of heavenly bites. Serve them fresh and warm, and let these traditional honey puffs transport you straight to the heart of the Mediterranean. Ideal keywords: Loukoumades recipe, Greek honey puffs, homemade fried desserts, Mediterranean treats, easy Greek dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1.25 cups Warm water
- 3 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Water (for syrup)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (ground)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, dry yeast, sugar, and salt.
Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients while stirring to form a thick, sticky batter.
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the batter rest for about 1 hour in a warm place until it doubles in size.
While the dough rests, prepare the honey syrup. In a small saucepan, combine honey and water. Heat over low-medium heat until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened. Set it aside and keep warm.
Once the dough has risen, heat the vegetable oil in a deep saucepan or fryer over medium heat to 350°F (175°C).
Using a spoon or your hands, drop small balls of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) into the hot oil. Fry the dough balls in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Fry each batch for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the loukoumades are golden and crispy on all sides.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked loukoumades onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Transfer the loukoumades to a serving dish and drizzle them generously with the warm honey syrup.
Sprinkle ground cinnamon and powdered sugar over the honey-drenched loukoumades for extra flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy these sweet, crisp treats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 712.2 g | 913% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.7 g | 508% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1196 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 313.9 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 125.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 472 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
