Heavenly Honeyed Loukoumades (Ουράνιοι μελωμένοι λουκουμάδες)

Indulge in the heavenly taste of traditional Greek loukoumades with this easy recipe for Ουράνιοι μελωμένοι λουκουμάδες (Heavenly Honeyed Loukoumades). These golden, crispy, and syrup-soaked dough balls are a delightful treat for any occasion.

Heavenly Honeyed Loukoumades (Ουράνιοι μελωμένοι λουκουμάδες)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour and mix until smooth. Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot to 375°F (190°C). Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  4. In a saucepan, combine the honey, water, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Dip the fried loukoumades into the hot honey syrup, coating them evenly. Serve warm and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
220 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
10g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Small bowl Deep pot for frying Saucepan

Tools

Spoon Towel Thermometer

Serving suggestions

Serve these heavenly loukoumades with a sprinkle of chopped nuts or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Tips & tricks

For a lighter version, drizzle the loukoumades with honey instead of soaking them in the syrup.

Cost

$5