Loukoumades

Walter Pacocha

Updated on May 11, 2024

Ingredients

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 cup warm water, no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C)
½ cup warm milk
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
⅓ cup butter, softened
½ cup honey
½ cup water
4 cups vegetable oil, or as needed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

Sprinkle yeast over 1 cup warm water in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
Mix together warm milk, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved. Pour in yeast mixture and stir to combine.
Beat in flour, eggs, and butter until mixture forms a smooth, soft dough. Cover the bowl and let rise at room temperature until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes. Stir dough well, cover, and let rise again for 30 more minutes.
Meanwhile, mix together honey and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn off the heat and allow honey syrup to cool.
Heat 2 inches oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place a large serving or soup spoon in a glass of water near dough. Scoop up about 2 tablespoons dough per puff with the wet spoon, drop it into the wet palm of your hand, and roll it back into the spoon to create a round shape. Do not overhandle the puffy, soft dough.
Drop dough balls into hot oil in batches, wetting the spoon each time you make a dough ball. Fry in hot oil until golden brown on the bottom, then roll them over to cook the other side, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Gently set loukoumades aside to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Place loukoumades on a baking sheet. Drizzle with honey syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

167	Calories
7g	Fat
24g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 25
Calories 167
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 29mg	10%
Sodium 122mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 3g	6%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 16mg	1%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 53mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.