Loukoumades

Per serving

282.2kcal
4.3гProteins
0.4гFats
66.7гCarbs

A Greek doughnut-hole-like fried puff pastry. If you can't get thyme honey, other honey will do. Each time I've made these, I've come out with a different number, with the count varying quite a bit across time. So the amount given is only a very inexact estimate.

Ingredients

8 serv.
  • flour2 1⁄2 cups
  • salt1⁄2 teaspoon
  • dry yeast1⁄2 package
  • lukewarm water1 cup
  • oil
  • thyme honey1⁄2 cup
  • sugar3⁄4 cup
  • water1 3⁄4 cups
  • lemon juice2 teaspoons
  • cinnamon2 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Sift the flour and salt together into a bowl.

  2. 2

    Sprinkle the yeast over the lukewarm water and stir to dissolve.

  3. 3

    Add yeast mixture to flour and beat or knead 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let rise 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in bulk.

  5. 5

    Heat oil for deep fat frying.

  6. 6

    Pinch off small pieces of dough and fry in hot oil about 3 min until golden brown.

  7. 7

    Drain on paper towels and keep warm.

  8. 8

    In a saucepan, combine the honey thru lemon juice and bring to a boil.

  9. 9

    Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves and mixture is syrupy.

  10. 10

    Pour over hot puffs and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Source: food.com
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