Greek Old-Fashioned Honey Donuts - Loukoumades | Akis Petretzikis

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.

Add room temperature water to a bowl.

Add dry yeast and a little sugar to the water; stir until dissolved.

Add olive oil, salt, and flour to the bowl; mix until combined.

Let the dough rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour until it doubles in size.

Stir the dough to release air and let it rise again for another 45 minutes.

Heat oil to 170-180°C for the first fry.

Use a spoon to shape small puffs and drop them into the hot oil.

Fry until they are golden brown but not fully cooked, then remove them from the oil.

Increase oil temperature to 190°C for the second fry.

Deep fry the puffs again until they are crunchy and golden brown, stirring constantly.

Remove the puffs from the oil and place them on a plate.

Drizzle honey over the hot puffs, then sprinkle with walnuts and cinnamon.

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