Loukoumades are Greek bite-sized doughnuts, fried until golden and finished with honey, cinnamon, walnuts, and sesame.
A loose yeast batter creates a light interior, while hot oil gives each small doughnut a crisp shell for catching the syrup.
Keep a small bowl of water nearby to wet the spoon between scoops so the batter releases cleanly.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with coffee, Greek yogurt, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Recipe Notes
Loukoumades are best fresh. The batter can be refrigerated overnight and brought close to room temperature before frying.
Greek Loukoumades with Honey
Golden Greek doughnut bites drizzled with honey and finished with walnuts, cinnamon, and sesame.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Dutch oven or deep skillet
- Candy thermometer
- Slotted spoon
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Frying and topping
- 4 cups neutral frying oil
- 1/2 cup honey warmed
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
Make the batter:
- Whisk the warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes, then whisk in the flour, salt, and olive oil until a loose batter forms.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Fry:
- Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot. Use a wet spoon to scoop small portions of batter into the oil.
- Fry in batches until puffed and deeply golden, turning as needed. Drain on a rack or paper towels.
Finish and serve:
- Arrange the loukoumades on a plate. Drizzle with warm honey and scatter with walnuts, cinnamon, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Keep the oil at a steady temperature so the centers cook before the outsides darken.
- Serve immediately for the best crisp texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27g