Homemade Loukoumades Recipe - Cypriot Street Food, Fried Sweet Hot Honey Doughnut Balls

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 yeast with warm water and sugar in a bowl; let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl; create a well in the center.

Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour; mix until a sticky dough forms.

Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Heat oil in a deep pot over medium heat until shimmering, about 350°F (175°C).

Scoop small amounts of dough and drop into the hot oil in batches.

Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; remove with a slotted spoon.

Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

In a separate bowl, mix honey with a splash of water to thin it out.

Drizzle the honey mixture over the warm loukoumades.

Sprinkle with cinnamon, walnuts, and powdered sugar before serving.

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