Best 4 Loukoumades Honey Puffs Recipes
Loukoumades, also known as Greek honey puffs, are bite-sized balls of fried dough drenched in honey syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon and chopped walnuts. These delightful treats are a staple of Greek cuisine and a popular street food enjoyed by people of all ages. Loukoumades are characterized by their fluffy, airy texture and sweet, sticky coating. They can be served plain or filled with various fillings such as custard, chocolate, or ice cream. This article provides recipes for classic loukoumades as well as creative variations like orange-flavored loukoumades and loukoumades filled with Nutella. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, these recipes will guide you through the process of making these delicious pastries at home.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
HONEY PUFFS, GREEK: LOUKOUMADES
Recipe submitted for Zaar World Tour 2006. This recipe is a little different to the one already on Zaar,... Loukoumades are the Greek version of donuts, with honey and cinnamon sauce... Am I making you hungry yet??
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories Breads
Time 40m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Dissolve the yeast in a little lukewarm water, mix flour and salt in a bowl and slowly add yeast mixture being sure to mix well.
- Slowly add more warm water until you have a medium paste. Cover the bowel with a clean cloth and stand in warm water for about 1 hour. The batter should have doubled in size and formed "bubbles".
- Heat oll and add teaspoonfuls of the batter to the oil, cook until they turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper while making the syrup.
- Syrup: boil the honey, sugar, water and cinamom for 10 minutes. Pour the syrup over the honey puffs/ loukoumades and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon powder. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.5, Fat 0.3, Sodium 118.9, Carbohydrate 57.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 37.9, Protein 2.9
LOUKOUMATHES: HONEY PUFFS
This recipe uses milk and a hefty helping of baking powder to create these small light fried balls of dough that are drizzled with honey and sprinkled with nuts. These are loved by all Greeks and are a traditional Greek Jewish sweet at Hanukkah.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 30 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sift the flour with the baking powder into a bowl.
- Add sugar, oil (or butter or margarine), milk, and the egg, and mix with a wooden spoon until smooth.
- Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a saucepan or deep frying pan to just below the smoke point (medium to medium-high on most stoves).
- When the oil is hot, drop the batter by the small teaspoonful into the oil and fry until golden on all sides.
- Drain on paper toweling.
- Get enough dough on your spoon to equal the size of a unshelled almond.
- Keep a small bowl of cold water next to the workspace and dip finger before pushing batter into the oil (to keep batter from sticking).
- Place on serving platter and drizzle with honey.
- Dust with walnuts and cinnamon, and serve.
LOUKOUMADES (HONEY PUFFS)
A slightly different way to make Honey Puffs. No yeast required. I'm posting this for ZWT 6. Greece
Provided by CJAY8248
Categories Dessert
Time 34m
Yield 2 dozen loukoumades, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl combine milk, flour and brandy.
- Beat until batter is thick and bubbly.
- Fill a large heavy pan with oil to a depth of at least 2". If possible it is better to use an electric deep fryer or electric fry pan because of the constant controlled temperature.
- Heat the oil to 375-400*. Work in a well ventilated room.
- Drop batter from teaspoon or tablespoon into hot oil.
- Dip spoon in cup of cold water each time before dipping in batter so batter will not stick to spoon.
- Fry 4-5 loukoumades at a time turning often until puffed and golden on all sides. The frying process usually takes 2-4 minutes.
- Remove from oil and drain in colander or in bowl lined with paper towels.
- Heat honey and 2 Tblsp. of water in a saucepan.
- To serve, arrange hot Loukoumades on a platter and pour hot honey over each one. Sprinkle with cinnamon. If desired, sprinkle with chopped walnuts.Serve hot and immediately.
- Left over cooked dry Loukoumades may be wrapped in plastic or aluminum foil and frozen. When ready to use, defrost completely, place uncovered on ungreased baking sheet and heat through in preheated moderate oven. Serve with honey, cinnamon and finely chopped walnuts as above.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.2, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 353.7, Carbohydrate 83.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 62.2, Protein 4.1
LOUKOUMADES
Fried Greek honey puffs.
Provided by JOANNA
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 1h30m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water in a small bowl. The water should be no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C). Let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. In a large bowl, mix the warm milk, sugar, and salt, and mix to dissolve. Pour the yeast mixture into the milk mixture, and stir to combine.
- Beat in the butter, eggs, and flour until the mixture forms a smooth, soft dough. Cover the bowl, and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes. Stir the dough well, cover, and let rise 30 more minutes.
- Mix honey and 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn off the heat and let the honey syrup cool.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil should be about 2 inches deep.
- Place a large table or soup spoon in a glass of water near the batter. Scoop up about 2 tablespoons of dough per puff with the wet spoon, drop it into the wet palm of your hand, and roll it back into the spoon to create a round shape. Do not overhandle the puffy, soft dough. Drop the dough balls into the hot oil in batches, wetting the spoon each time you make a dough ball. Fry in the hot oil until golden brown on the bottom, and roll them over to cook the other side, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Gently set the loukoumades aside to drain on paper towels.
- Place the loukoumades on a baking sheet, drizzle them with honey syrup, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 29.2 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 122.2 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
Tips:
- To make the perfect Loukoumades, use a digital thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the Loukoumades. Otherwise, they may stick together and not cook evenly.
- If you don't have a deep fryer, you can use a large saucepan or Dutch oven to fry the Loukoumades. Just make sure the oil is at least 3 inches deep.
- Be careful when frying the Loukoumades. The oil can splatter and cause burns.
- Once the Loukoumades are fried, drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the Loukoumades warm with honey syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Conclusion:
Loukoumades are a delicious and easy-to-make Greek dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a crispy exterior and a soft and fluffy interior, they are the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you are serving them as a dessert or a snack, Loukoumades are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give Loukoumades a try. You won't be disappointed!
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