Loukoumades with Honey Replacement
A vegan twist on traditional Greek loukoumades, replacing honey with sweet syrup and using intensely sweet and greek ingredients.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups All-purpose flour
- ●1 cup Vegan sugar
- ●2 teaspoons Vegan baking powder
- ●1/4 cup Vegan olive oil
- ●1 cup Warm water
- ●1 cup Sweet syrup (maple or agave nectar)
- ●1/2 cup Confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- 2
Gradually add the olive oil and warm water, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- 3
Heat a deep frying pan or a deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- 4
Using a spoon, drop small amounts of dough into the hot oil, about 6-8 at a time.
- 5
Fry the loukoumades for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- 6
Using a slotted spoon, remove the loukoumades from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 7
In a small bowl, mix together the sweet syrup and confectioners' sugar.
- 8
Toss the warm loukoumades in the sweet syrup mixture until well coated.
- 9
Serve the loukoumades warm, drizzled with additional sweet syrup if desired.