Greek Loukoumades with Honey Syrup and Walnuts
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
For the Honey Syrup
For the Toppings
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
Greek Loukoumades with Honey Syrup and Walnuts
Greek Loukoumades with Honey Syrup and Walnuts
Plating & Serving
Arrange the loukoumades on a serving platter, drizzle with remaining honey syrup, and sprinkle generously with crushed walnuts and a dusting of ground cinnamon.