World Flavors Cookbook

Loukoumades (Greek Honey Puffs)

Golden, crispy bite-sized doughnuts, soaked in honey syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon and crushed walnuts.

Cuisine: Greece

Ingredients

• 500g flour, 1 tbsp yeast
• Warm water, pinch of salt
• Oil for deep frying
• Garnish: Honey, cinnamon, walnuts

Instructions

1. Mix flour, yeast, and water into a wet, sticky batter. Let rise 1 hour.
2. Heat oil. Squeeze batter through your hand to form small balls.
3. Fry until golden and crisp. Drain on paper.
4. Drizzle heavily with warm honey and sprinkle with cinnamon and walnuts.