Loukoumades
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Cuisine: Greek
Loukoumades are delicious Greek honey puffs that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They are a popular dessert enjoyed during festivals and special occasions.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- Oil for frying
- Honey or syrup for drizzling
- Chopped nuts or cinnamon for topping
Directions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, yeast, and warm water. Mix until smooth.
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the batter rest for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.
- Heat oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (180°C).
- Using a spoon, scoop small portions of the batter and carefully drop them into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the loukoumades from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Drizzle honey or syrup over the loukoumades and sprinkle with chopped nuts or cinnamon before serving.