Loukoumades Honey Puffs

Indulge in the sweet, golden delights of Loukoumades Honey Puffs, a classic Greek dessert that's as irresistible as it is easy to make. These airy, fried dough puffs are perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, drizzled with a luscious homemade honey syrup for a sticky-sweet finish. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and dusted with powdered sugar, each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture complemented by rich, aromatic flavors. Perfect for family gatherings, celebratory feasts, or as a decadent anytime treat, this recipe requires simple pantry staples and just a little time to create a batch of heavenly bites. Serve them fresh and warm, and let these traditional honey puffs transport you straight to the heart of the Mediterranean. Ideal keywords: Loukoumades recipe, Greek honey puffs, homemade fried desserts, Mediterranean treats, easy Greek dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 3 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Water (for syrup)
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (ground)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, dry yeast, sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients while stirring to form a thick, sticky batter.

Step 3

Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the batter rest for about 1 hour in a warm place until it doubles in size.

Step 4

While the dough rests, prepare the honey syrup. In a small saucepan, combine honey and water. Heat over low-medium heat until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened. Set it aside and keep warm.

Step 5

Once the dough has risen, heat the vegetable oil in a deep saucepan or fryer over medium heat to 350°F (175°C).

Step 6

Using a spoon or your hands, drop small balls of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) into the hot oil. Fry the dough balls in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Step 7

Fry each batch for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the loukoumades are golden and crispy on all sides.

Step 8

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked loukoumades onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 9

Transfer the loukoumades to a serving dish and drizzle them generously with the warm honey syrup.

Step 10

Sprinkle ground cinnamon and powdered sugar over the honey-drenched loukoumades for extra flavor.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy these sweet, crisp treats!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1439.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7454.1

Total Fat 712.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 101.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1195.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 313.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g	0%
Total Sugars 125.6g
Protein 28.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 66.6mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 471.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 82.4%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 16.1%