Loukoumades

Welcome Back to Episode 63 of All Things Greek. Today we are making the pinnacle, the Magna Cum Lade, the Olympic Gold Medalist of all Greek Desserts. Introducing, LOUKOUMADES! Some of you might recognize these are Donuts but they are so much more than this.

They date back to the first core memories I’ve ever had. Sticky fingers, surrounded by family, loud music
and chaos. Imagine a giant bowl of these represented in front of you as a child, it was like Christmas in the middle of Summer - every day. I live an ocean away from all my family but food continues to bring us together. My cousin has a food truck where he makes Loukoumades drenched in honey.

The ingredients for this dessert are simple but it’s important to use high-quality ingredients. That’s why I choose @localhivehoney regarding the most important part - the drizzle. Or should I say bath? I received the Northwest Passage honey flight, and their Northwest Honey was the perfect pairing for these fluffy, hot donuts. So sweet, so airy and perfect for this holiday season!

You can also get their best deal yet from Sam’s Club in select stores and online through the end of the year. That honey flight comes with three 16oz bottles of honey for $14.92 + taxes & fees! No. membership is required to shop online! The sale ends 12/31/2023 so be sure to order before the year ends to stock up on honey for the new year or to give as a gift.

Here is everything you need to become a Loukoumade Master!

Ingredients:

1/3 cup warm water
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp active dry yeast
1/3 cup warm whole milk
1 cup plus 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp plus 1 tsp olive oil
vegetable oil or avocado oil for frying
Toppings:
honey
cinnamon

Instructions:

Instructions:

1. Add the warm water (temperature should be very warm to the touch but not too hot that you can’t hold a finger in the water for a few seconds), sugar and yeast to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine and then let sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy and foamy.

2. Add the warm milk (temperature should be very warm to the touch but not too hot that you can’t hold a finger in the water for a few seconds), all of the flour, salt and all of the olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon fairly vigorously until combined, about 2 minutes, until a sticky / smooth batter forms.

3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place to rise for at least an hour, until the dough has doubled in size.

4. Layer a plate with paper towel for the donuts once cooked and set aside.

5. After the dough has risen, in a high sided medium-sized pot, fill about half way with oil. Heat on medium heat until hot - you can test how hot the oil is by putting in a small pinch of dough and if it starts to sizzle the oil is ready.

6. Oil your hands or a spoon / small scoop and use them to scoop out about 1 tbsp of dough per donut and roll into a ball using your hands. Add each donut to the hot oil, you can fry 3-5 at a time. Fry for 2-3 minutes total, flipping the donuts every 30 seconds - 1 minutes until they are a deep golden brown on each side.

7. Remove the cooked donuts with a slotted spoon to the paper towel lined baking sheet or plate and continue to cook donuts in baches until all of the dough is used.

8. Serve the donuts drizzled with honey and cinnamon.

Notes:

Other topping options for the donuts include nutella, chopped walnuts, chopped pistachios or
icing sugar.

If you love this Greek baking recipe, check out our Baklava Recipe or Pita Recipe with savory and sweet filling options.

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[apollomommy]

In my turkish drama, magnificent century, i think they call these lakma, it looks so yummy

[justineburon]

I think there are a few region-specific adaptations to this one; in France we also have a derived version called Croque-en-bouche