Greek · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Loukoumades
95 minutes · 6 servings · vegetarian
Loukoumades are a classic Greek treat, here made in a simple home-fryer style.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
Let’s make it
- Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in flour and salt to make a sticky batter. Cover and let rise 45 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350 F / 175 C. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter into the oil and fry in batches until golden, about 3 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.
Adults should fry these; kids can help with the honey and cinnamon topping.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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