Greek Doughnuts (Svinghi ) Recipe

Name: Greek Doughnuts (Svinghi )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Doughnuts; olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying); 1/3 cup butter; 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind; 1 cup sifted flour; 3 eggs; For Syrup; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; cinnamon (for sprinkling on top) (optional)

Servings: persons

For Doughnuts
olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying)
1/3 cup butter
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 cup sifted flour
3 eggs
For Syrup
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
cinnamon (for sprinkling on top) (optional)

1
Place butter in a small saucepan.
2
Add water, salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, and orange rind.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Add all the flour at once.
5
Stir until smooth.
6
Cook, stirring until the mixture leaves sides of pan and forms a ball that does not separate.
7
Remove from heat and cool until lukewarm.
8
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition till smooth.
9
Drop dough from a teaspoon into plenty of hot olive oil.
10
Cook over a moderately slow heat only as many doughnuts at a time as will float easily in the oil.
11
As soon as doughnuts rise to surface, turn with a long handled fork or slotted spoon.
12
Turn often until golden colored.
13
Remove with a slotted spoon to drain oil and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
14
Prepare syrup: Boil 2 cups sugar, 1 cup water and 1 tablespoon lemon juice for 10 minutes.
15
Pour the syrup over doughnuts and sprinkle with cinnamon.
16
Best served warm but room temperature is OK.

769

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Doughnuts, olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying), 1/3 cup butter, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Greek Doughnuts (Svinghi ) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Greek Doughnuts (Svinghi )

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