Fried Doughnuts Recipe - Loukoumades - Greek Honey Puffs- Heghineh Cooking Show

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup offers a lower glycemic index.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being a healthier fat.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide similar crunch and flavor with less cost.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index and adds a caramel flavor.

Mix honey with a mixture of milk and water until lukewarm.

Add instant dry yeast to the warm mixture and let sit for 5-7 minutes until frothy.

Add salt and flour to the mixture; optionally add allspice.

Mix the ingredients together, first with a spoon, then switch to a mixer, adding flour gradually until a stretchy dough forms.

Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.

Preheat grape seed oil in a heavy bottom pan to 375°F.

Use an ice cream scoop dipped in oil to drop dough into the hot oil.

Fry for about 2 minutes on each side, turning with wooden skewers until fully cooked.

Serve with honey and cinnamon.

Cooking Techniques

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