Traditional Greek Loukoumades with Honey Syrup
A classic Greek dessert consisting of crispy fried dough balls drizzled with a sweet honey syrup. Loukoumades are often served with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of honey.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups All-purpose flour
- ●1 teaspoon Baking powder
- ●1/4 teaspoon Salt
- ●1 cup Sugar
- ●1 cup Greek yogurt
- ●1/2 cup Honey
- ●1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- ●12-15 pieces Loukoumades (deep-fried dough balls)Store-bought or homemade
- ●1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 2
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- 3
Gradually add the sugar and yogurt to the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- 4
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes elastic.
- 5
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 6
Divide the dough into small pieces, about the size of a small egg.
- 7
Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten it slightly into a disk shape.
- 8
Heat the vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
- 9
Fry the dough balls in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
- 10
Using a slotted spoon, remove the loukoumades from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 11
Repeat the frying process with the remaining dough balls.
- 12
To make the honey syrup, combine the honey and 1 cup of water in a saucepan.
- 13
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 14
Drizzle the honey syrup over the loukoumades and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
- 15
Serve warm and enjoy!