Name: Loukoumades
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (190 g) flour; 1 tsp instant yeast; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp sugar; 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water; Oil for frying; 1/2 cup (170 g) honey; 1/4 cup (60 ml) water; 1 tsp lemon juice; Cinnamon and chopped walnuts

Where it comes from

Loukoumades are a beloved Greek sweet and are served at festivals, cafes and homes. Similar fried dough balls in syrup are enjoyed around the Mediterranean and Middle East.

Explore the cuisine of Greece.

Recipe

Make Loukoumades at home

Serves 4-6Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (190 g) flour
1 tsp instant yeast
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water
Oil for frying
1/2 cup (170 g) honey
1/4 cup (60 ml) water
1 tsp lemon juice
Cinnamon and chopped walnuts

How it's made

Mix flour, yeast, salt, sugar and water into a thick, sticky batter.
Cover and let rise about 1 hour until bubbly.
Warm the honey with water and lemon juice for 3 minutes for the syrup.
Heat 3 inches of oil to 350 F (175 C).
Use two wet spoons to drop walnut-sized balls into the oil, frying 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
Drain, then toss in the warm syrup.
Serve sprinkled with cinnamon and walnuts.