How To Make Greek Honey Doughnuts (Loukoumades)

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories, while corn syrup is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free option, while margarine is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is the most economical.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories, while granulated sugar is cheaper.

Add 220 grams of all-purpose flour to a bowl.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the flour.

Grate in fresh nutmeg using a rasp.

Whisk the dry ingredients together with a fork.

In a separate bowl, combine 300 grams of milk and 8 grams of yeast.

Pour the milk and yeast mixture into the flour mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the mixture.

Mix the batter with a fork until it reaches the thickness of heavy pancake batter.

Cover the bowl with saran wrap and let it rest for about 1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.

In a heavy bottom pot, add 400 grams of white sugar and 1 cup of water.

Bring the mixture to a boil and then turn off the heat to dissolve the sugar.

Add 1 cinnamon stick and 1/2 cup of honey to the syrup and set aside to cool.

Heat oil to 340-350 degrees Fahrenheit for deep frying.

Scoop small balls of batter and carefully add them to the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding.

Fry until golden brown, nudging them to ensure even cooking.

Remove the donuts and place them on a sheet pan lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Plate the donuts and pour honey syrup over them.

Sprinkle with cinnamon and optionally add walnuts for crunch.

Cooking Techniques

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