Print

Crispy Loukoumades Greek Donuts Recipe Easy Homemade Honey Cinnamon Treats

crispy loukoumades Greek donuts recipe - featured image
Print Recipe

These crispy loukoumades Greek donuts are golden, fluffy, and drizzled with warm honey and cinnamon, perfect for a nostalgic sweet treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp or 7 g) active dry yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Vegetable oil or sunflower oil (about 4 cups/1 liter) for deep frying
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) honey
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Optional: crushed walnuts or sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast (10 minutes): In your mixing bowl, combine warm water (about 110°F/43°C), sugar, and yeast. Stir gently, then let it sit until it becomes foamy and bubbly on top.
  2. Make the Batter (5 minutes): Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon or whisk until smooth. The batter will be sticky and more like a thick pancake batter than dough.
  3. Let it Rise (45-60 minutes): Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel. Set it in a warm, draft-free spot and let the dough puff up until nearly doubled in size and full of bubbles.
  4. Heat Oil (5-10 minutes): Pour oil into your frying pan or pot, filling it about 2-3 inches deep. Heat to 350°F (175°C). If you don’t have a thermometer, test with a small drop of batter; it should sizzle and rise immediately.
  5. Fry the Loukoumades (10-15 minutes): Using two spoons or a small ice cream scoop, carefully drop tablespoon-sized dollops of batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches without overcrowding. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Drain and Cool (2 minutes): Remove donuts and place on a cooling rack lined with paper towels to soak up excess oil.
  7. Prepare Honey Cinnamon Drizzle (2 minutes): In a small saucepan, gently warm honey with cinnamon until fragrant and pourable.
  8. Serve (immediate): Drizzle the warm honey-cinnamon sauce generously over warm loukoumades. Optionally sprinkle crushed walnuts or sesame seeds.

Notes

Keep oil temperature steady around 350°F (175°C) to avoid greasy or burnt donuts. Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature. Drain excess oil immediately after frying. Warm honey gently to avoid burning or thinning too much. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar and use plant-based oil for frying. Baking option: bake in mini muffin tin at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes for softer donuts.

Nutrition

Keywords: loukoumades, Greek donuts, honey cinnamon donuts, fried dough, homemade loukoumades, easy Greek dessert, crispy donuts

Find it online: https://evabake.com/crispy-loukoumades-greek-donuts-recipe-easy-homemade-honey-cinnamon-treats/