Greek Loukamades Recipe

Name: Greek Loukamades
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages active dry yeast; 4 fluid ounces water, 105 to 115 f; 8 fluid ounces warm milk, 105 to 115 f; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 3 cups flour, sifted; vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 8 fluid ounces honey, to taste; ground cinnamon, to taste

Servings: persons

2 packages active dry yeast
4 fluid ounces water, 105 to 115 f
8 fluid ounces warm milk, 105 to 115 f
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3 cups flour, sifted
vegetable oil, for deep-frying
8 fluid ounces honey, to taste
ground cinnamon, to taste

1
In a small bowl sprinkle yeast over the warm water and let stand to soften (about 5 minutes).
2
Meanwhile, pour milk into a large bowl and add sugar and salt.
3
Stir in yeast mixture and eggs; add butter and beat well.
4
Slowly add 3 cups flour, beating continuously until batter is smooth, sticky, and thick.
5
Add more flour as needed to arrive at correct consistency.
6
Cover bowl with a tea towel and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk (2 to 3 hours).
7
In a medium saucepan pour oil to a depth of 3 or 4 inches and heat to 360 degrees.
8
While oil is heating, pour some honey into a small saucepan and place over very low heat to warm.
9
Stir batter well.
10
Drop batter from a tablespoon into hot oil and cook, turning spoonfuls in oil, until batter puffs and is golden brown on all sides (about 2 minutes).
11
Remove with a slotted utensil to paper towels to drain briefly, then arrange a layer of the puffs on a platter.
12
Drizzle with warm honey, dust with cinnamon, and top with a second layer of puffs.
13
Continue in this manner until all the puffs are layered and dressed.
14
Serve at once.

1381

kcal

Calories

Fat

256

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages active dry yeast, 4 fluid ounces water, 105 to 115 f, 8 fluid ounces warm milk, 105 to 115 f, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Greek Loukamades falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Loukamades

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