Pastries
Loukoumades recipe: make it at home
Loukoumades are small golden-brown dough balls that are covered in honey after frying and sprinkled with cinnamon and walnuts. This traditional Greek treat has been eaten since antiquity and is among the most popular…
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About this dish
What are Loukoumades?
Loukoumades are small golden-brown dough balls that are covered in honey after frying and sprinkled with cinnamon and walnuts. This traditional Greek treat has been eaten since antiquity and is among the most popular desserts in Greece.
Mise en place
Make Loukoumades yourself
Step by step
How to make Loukoumades step by step
Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
- 2
Add water and mix into a batter.
- 3
Leave to rise for 1 hour.
- 4
Heat the oil to 180 °C.
- 5
Shape small balls with a spoon.
- 6
Fry until golden brown.
- 7
Leave to drain.
- 8
Drizzle with honey.
- 9
Sprinkle with cinnamon and walnuts.
At the table
How to serve Loukoumades
Extra honey to taste
A cup of Greek coffee
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