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Loukoumades Greek Honey Balls Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Lor / All my dishes 1 year, 8 months ago These small honey balls are similar to doughnuts and are equally popular as a mid-morning snack in Greek cafes and pastry shops. Prep:35m Cook:3m Servings:26	Lor
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Ingredients

1/4 ounce (1 packet) dry yeast

1 cup warm water

I-2/3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted

1/2 teaspoon salt

FOR THE SYRUP:

8-10 Tablespoons honey

*I usually use 3/4 cup of a good clover or buckwheat honey and 1/3 cup water

4 Tablespoons water

Canola or Peanut oil for deep frying

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

TO MAKE THE BATTER:

Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup of the warm water for 15 minutes or until it becomes frothy.

Place the flour and salt in a bowl.

Make a well in the center and add the yeast solution and remaining 1/2 cup warm water.

Mix well to make a thick batter.

Cover with a kitchen towel and leave for 1 hour in a warm place or until the batter has doubled in size.

TO MAKE THE SYRUP:

Place the honey and water in a saucepan and simmer, stirring, for 10 minutes.

Set aside to cool.

TO MAKE THE HONEY BALLS:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan suitable for deep frying.

Drop heaping tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil, turning them as they puff up.Fry for about 3 minutes or until they are golden brown.

Drain on paper towels and keep warm until all the batter is used,

To serve, place on a large platter or individual plates.

Spoon the syrup over and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and cinnamon,

Makes about 26

Source: Modern Greek by Andy Harris

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Comments

greekgirrrl 1 year, 8 months ago said:
My mom used to make these alwys at Easter and Christmas. She drizzled them with honey and sesame seeds and a touch of cinnamon. She also had a weird way of squeezing the dough thru her closed fist and scooping the dough that squirted out at the top with a spoon. I loved watching her.
Thanks for the memory!

kukla 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Most cuisines of the world have a slighlty different version of these -- and I love them all !! :)
A great post, Lor :)

grandmommy 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Thanks for the post,I think my husband will enjoy this one.

shirleyoma 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Oh, you found one of my weakness's... soooooo good!!
Got my 5

saucylady 1 year, 4 months ago said:
I printed this recipe off about a month ago and have made them almost weekly since! My Step Mom is Greek and she used to make these when I was a kid. Now I'm making them for my family! Thanks for posting, you've made me a hero!

momo_55grandma 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Wow love these doughnuts thanks

zizoua 10 months ago said:
What step-mam means in greek ?

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