Loukoumades (Greek Donuts)

Loukoumades are a fried Greek donut that are so delicious. They are not too sweet, and can be personalized with your fav toppings.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Greek

Keyword donut

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Resting time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings -16 donuts

Calories 59kcal

Author Maria Koutsogiannis

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

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Instructions

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.
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.
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.
Layer a plate with paper towel for the donuts once cooked and set aside.
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.
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.
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.
Serve the donuts drizzled with honey and cinnamon.

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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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