Greek Loukoumades with Honey Syrup and Walnuts

Name: Greek Loukoumades with Honey Syrup and Walnuts
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: All-purpose flour; Active dry yeast; Lukewarm water; Milk, warmed; Sugar; Salt; Honey; Water; Sugar; Lemon juice; Cinnamon stick; Walnuts, crushed; Ground cinnamon; Sunflower or vegetable oil

Greek Doughnuts Drenched in Honey Goodness

Enjoy a classic Greek delight with these crispy and golden loukoumades—soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and perfectly drenched in a fragrant honey syrup, topped with a sprinkle of crushed walnuts.

2 h
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Dough

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Active dry yeast

1 package (2 1/4 tsp)

Lukewarm water

1 cup

Milk, warmed

1/4 cup

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

For the Honey Syrup

Honey

1 cup

Water

1/2 cup

Sugar

1/2 cup

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon

Cinnamon stick

For the Toppings

Walnuts, crushed

1/2 cup

Ground cinnamon

For dusting

For Frying

Sunflower or vegetable oil

For frying

Preparation

Marinating the Dough

Activate the Yeast

In a large bowl, combine lukewarm water, milk, sugar, and yeast. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt. Gradually add to the yeast mixture, stirring until smooth.

First Rise

Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

For extra fluffy loukoumades, make sure to let your dough rise in a warm place without disturbances.

Preparing the Honey Syrup

Combine Ingredients

In a saucepan, combine honey, water, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick.

Simmer Syrup

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Finish and Cool

Remove the cinnamon stick and set the syrup aside to cool slightly.

Make sure the syrup is just warm when you use it, not hot, to maintain the crispiness of the loukoumades.

Cooking Process

Heat the Oil

In a deep pan, heat enough oil to deep-fry. Ensure it's hot enough by dropping a small piece of dough in; it should sizzle immediately.

Fry the Doughnuts

Use a spoon to drop small dollops of dough into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on all sides, turning occasionally.

Drench in Syrup

Remove doughnuts and place them briefly on a paper towel. While still warm, dip them in the honey syrup to coat thoroughly.

Plating & Serving