GREEK DONUT HOLES! Loukoumades are little fluffy, sweet honey balls deep-fried to golden and crispy perfection, celebrating a Greek tradition.
Prep Time
45 minBake Time
3-4 minYield
8-10Rating
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Loading...| 1 cup warm water (110°F) | |
| 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast | |
| 1/3 cup, plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, divided | |
| 1/2 cup warm whole milk | |
| 1/4 cup olive oil | |
| 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt | |
| 4 cups ROGERS FOODS ALL PURPOSE FLOUR | |
| Canola oil, for frying | |
| Cooking spray | |
| 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) salted butter | |
| 1/2 cup honey | |
| 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon | |
| 1/4 cup chopped walnuts |
GREEK DONUT HOLES! Loukoumades are little fluffy, sweet honey balls deep-fried to golden and crispy perfection, celebrating a Greek tradition.
| 1. | In a small bowl, stir the warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let the mixture sit until foaming, about 5 minutes. |
| 2. | Whisk together the yeast mixture, milk, olive oil, salt, and 1/3 cup sugar in a large bowl. Add the ROGERS FOOD ALL PURPOSE FLOUR and stir until smooth and no lumps are present. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it stand in a warm area of your kitchen until the dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour. |
| 3. | Pour the oil into a large pot 2 inches deep. Heat the oil over medium-high until it reaches 330°F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. |
| 4. | Scoop balls of dough and carefully drop them into the oil. (Alternatively, form 1 tbsp of dough into a ball shape before dropping into oil). Fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes total, flipping during frying. Remove using a slotted spoon, and place on the paper towel-lined baking sheet. |
| 5. | While the loukoumades cook, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the honey and cinnamon and stir to combine. Remove from heat, and add a pinch of salt to taste. |
| 6. | Place half of the loukoumades in a large bowl and toss with half of the honey mixture. Transfer to a large plate, and repeat the process with the remaining loukoumades and honey mixture. Serve immediately and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. |
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